I'm now in my 5th year as Executive Director of Math Circles of Chicago. In my first two years we doubled in size; by 2021 we will double in size again. We are, in fact, growing exponentially.
It's important that we reach many children, but it's also important who we reach. Last month a parent wrote me about her 5th grade daughter: "She has gotten so much out of Math Circles. M. has been concerned about her own ability to 'keep up' with peers and process math at the same rate her friends to. The first day she come home VERY excited about Math Circles and said, 'Mom, I can do math! And it's fun!' I just want to say thank you!"
This note makes clear what we mean by all children. I believe the effort to provide high quality math enrichment for all children, no matter their identity or where they live in the city, is new and important. Please consider a donation today so that more children across Chicago can build a passion for mathematics.
Doug