Hyundai Kickstarts D . C . Math Initiative
In 2012 , MIND Research Institute launched Math Initiatives in some of the nation ’ s neediest urban areas : Baltimore , Minneapolis , Philadelphia , Seattle and Washington , D . C . Joining forces to help jumpstart the 31-school D . C . initiative was Hyundai Motor America , which already supports four schools in Southern California .
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It ’ s been phenomenal to watch my students soar while having fun because of the way ST Math adds to my instruction .
-- Crystal Gassert 4th grade teacher , Hearst Elementary , Washington , D . C .
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Hyundai ’ s $ 46,000 gift funded ST Math labs at Leckie and Hearst elementary schools , reaching 775 students in our nation ’ s capital . “ It ’ s been awesome for my kids ,” says Crystal Gassert , a fourth grade math teacher at Hearst . “ In a public school district like Washington , D . C ., there are limited resources so this grant gave us a positive boost .”
“ Hyundai is dedicated to helping children gain the skills they will need to compete in a 21st century workforce ,” said Zafar Brooks , Director Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Inclusion , Hyundai Motor America . “ Our partnership with MIND Research Institute brings a proven program in ST Math so that more children develop the problem-solving and reasoning skills necessary for success .”
D . C . Math Initiative
2,983
Students
128
Teachers
31
Schools
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Supported by philanthropic donations and MIND Research Supported by Hyundai
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