This summer, we began tackling the project of digitally scanning in our massive collection of handwritten student journals, with the help of a few students from the University of Michigan Ginsberg Center. In the process, we uncovered hidden gems, such as this entry from a 1997 T.A.
The Math Corps was selected out of hundreds of programs across the country for a visit from Dr. Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, and Miguel Angel Cardona, the US Secretary of Education.
Congratulations to our very own Professor Steven Kahn for receiving an honorary doctorate from Oakland University during the 2022 April Commencement ceremony for his work with the Math Corps.
Math Corps was invited as a panelist by the National Summer Learning Association to share our expertise on summer programming. Listen to the conversation here.
This summer is Math Corps' 30-year anniversary. Since the beginning we've had our students write journals, and we've saved their words in the Math Corps' offices all of these years. Read one student's concluding statement about her experience in the Math Corps all the way back in 1993.
At Math Corps, we require our students to write journals, answering prompts set by our staff. The best way to learn about the Math Corps, is by reading the words of our kids.
In the summer of 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic had been ravaging the city of Detroit for a year and a half. Despite all the challenges, our kids showed up, demonstrated their resilience, and helped create an unforgettable summer!
