“ Matthew Peterson is a computer genius with a plan , and so far it ’ s working superbly .”
2008
ST Math : Secondary Intervention wins CODiE Award for “ Best Mathematics Instruction Solution ” from the Software & Information Industry Association
Orange County Register writes Matthew Peterson may “ radically change the way your child learns math ”
2010
ST Math transitions to fully web-based delivery
UCI , MIND and Orange County Department of Education present a paper at the American Educational Research Association showing that ST Math positively impacts mathematics achievement
Emulex Corp makes first gift to MIND
Dr . Bodner co-authors study showing possible method of reducing epileptic activity
100,000 Students |
4,500 Teachers |
428 Schools |
The Chicago Tribune calls results of test improvements in schools served by the Chicago Math Initiative “ staggering ” |
First Math Initiative launched in Orange County to accelerate math achievement in high-need schools |
320,000 Students |
13,000 Teachers |
1,000 Schools |
2009
MIND becomes part of the Institute of Education Sciences $ 3 million , four-year research grant with UC Irvine
ST Math wins a Teachers ’ Choice Award for the Classroom
Children & Families Commission of Orange County invests in development of pre-k ; begins piloting with high-need pre-k classes in OC
MIND launches Math Initiatives in New York City , North Central Texas and Orange County ( Florida ), planning to replicate successes seen in previous Math Initiatives
2011
Dr . Peterson gives popular TEDx talk ,“ Teaching Without Words ”
PricewaterhouseCoopers makes first gift to MIND
“ Matthew Peterson is a computer genius with a plan , and so far it ’ s working superbly .”
-- Orange County Register , 2008