Reasoning Mind
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Reasoning Mind is a non-profit organization that develops computer-based math curricula and works with schools to implement them in classrooms. In addition, RM provides professional development to teachers using the program. The organization works closely with partner schools to help them achieve a successful implementation.
In the 2010-2011 school year, roughly 23,000 students in grades 2-6 are enrolled in RM's courses. Most of RM's students are in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Compton (Los Angeles).
The program has been endorsed by the Philanthropy Roundtable
, and RM's teacher professional development was praised by The National Council on Teacher Quality. In December 2008, the Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas included RM in a list of ten "programs that get an A+."
Reasoning Mind is primarily funded by philanthropy. Major supporters include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
, the Houston Endowment
, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
, and the ExxonMobil Foundation. The program is also funded by a grant from the Texas Education Agency
.
In the 2010-2011 school year, roughly 23,000 students in grades 2-6 are enrolled in RM's courses. Most of RM's students are in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Compton (Los Angeles).
The program has been endorsed by the Philanthropy Roundtable
Philanthropy Roundtable
The Philanthropy Roundtable is a private, non-partisan, 501 organization. Its stated mission is "to foster excellence in philanthropy, to protect philanthropic freedom, to assist donors in achieving their philanthropic intent, and to help donors advance liberty, opportunity, and personal...
, and RM's teacher professional development was praised by The National Council on Teacher Quality. In December 2008, the Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas included RM in a list of ten "programs that get an A+."
Reasoning Mind is primarily funded by philanthropy. Major supporters include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest transparently operated private foundation in the world, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. It is "driven by the interests and passions of the Gates family"...
, the Houston Endowment
Houston Endowment Inc.
Houston Endowment Inc. was founded in 1937 by Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones as an extension of their personal philanthropy to help establish institutions and organizations that help facilitate the growth of Houston and develop its people...
, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation was set up in 1999. Susan and Michael Dell have supported the foundation primarily through investing the proceeds of sales of shares of Dell Inc. More than $650 million has been given to children's charities and other worthy causes in the United States, India,...
, and the ExxonMobil Foundation. The program is also funded by a grant from the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.