About us
The Black Data Guy: STEM Modules for Children of ColorKwesi McDavid
Former Math Teacher NYC Public SchoolsAs a public school teacher, I developed hands-on exercises that were designed to give the students the real world experience. We built websites, analyzed the stock market, raced go-karts, and many other FUN things. The more they enjoyed my classes the better they did on my tests.
Our Mission
Every child is special. For
some reason there exists an achievement gap in Math and Science for Black and Latino children.
Our mission is to close
this achievement gap. The achievement gap is really a
gap in confidence and
resources. Our STEM modules
are designed to supplement
the resources that many schools may lack. We build academic confidence by giving the students the resources they need.
Academic Rigor
STEM Modules that supplementWithout academic rigor we will not close the math and science achievement gap that Black and Latino children have in America. In recent years people have attacked the concept of testing. Do we want our surgeons and lawyers not to pass tests?
Creativity
Unlock intrinsic desire to learnCreativity is our key element to inspire our students to learn. Creativity is an essential part of all academic experiences. By giving the children hands on experiences, we literally allow them to work the anxiety out of their fingers and help them to focus.
Educational Consulting
No Child Left BehindOur Senior Educational Consultant Dr Dawn Arno has over 50 years of Education experience. She can provide both pedagogical and institutional support. Also feel free to explore Dr. Arno’s innovative ideas about education on her blog.
Fun and Joy
Two educational toolsSometimes the most obvious solutions are hard to find. Fun is powerful educational tool. But fun must be aligned with an activity from which we can learn something academic if we want to achieve our goals as educators. Please see how we successfully combine the two.