THE CALCULUS PROJECT
On October 2 as part of the festivities around The Friends of Newton Tennis’ Garden City Doubles event, NSF was proud to accept a $5,000 donation for The Calculus Project—our largest ongoing grant to NPS—from New England Tennis & Education Foundation.
The gift, which supports Black, Latinx and low-income students at both Newton high schools who enroll in and successfully complete high level math, honors the late Isadore Singer, a devoted tennis player and award-winning MIT mathematician.
NSF Board Member and Calculus Project Committee Chair Diana Fisher Gomberg (below center) was on hand at Newton North to accept the gift from NETEF Board President Mary McKernan (below left) and Executive VP Jeff Novins (below right).
“Dr. Singer’s accomplishments in the field of mathematics will inspire our students here in Newton,” said Fisher Gomberg in her remarks.
“And as a professor who supported generations of students in their exploration of very high-level math, I think this gift, made in his name, would make him smile.
“The donation will help Newton Public Schools provide The Calculus Project to the increasing numbers of students who would like to participate. And it will help (NSF)…continue supporting every Calculus Project 8th grader for a full 5 years until high school graduation.
“On behalf of the Newton Schools Foundation, we thank the New England Tennis & Education Foundation and the Singer Family for this very generous donation,” said Fisher Gomberg.
YOUR IMPACT
Since the Calculus Project’s launch in 2013, your financial support has played a key role in the significant enrollment growth NPS has seen in high-level mathematics among traditionally underrepresented student groups.
- Students build increased skill and confidence in math allowing them to thrive in advanced math classes.
- Skills gained boost student confidence in their other classes.
- Connections formed with TCP cohort students and teachers build feelings of inclusion and respect.
The Calculus Project in Newton currently serves 150 students in grades 8-12. At a cost of $700 per student for a full year of programming, its success depends on a public-private partnership between the Newton Public Schools, corporate donors, and generous individuals.
The Calculus Project helps students build their math skills and confidence. Students attend a three-week intensive summer “math camp” where they preview the upcoming year’s math curriculum, learn life and study skills, and go on exciting field trips to STEM companies like Google and iRobot. Throughout the school year, they are offered twice-a-week after-school tutoring support.
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