Our early research continues to support our blended educational model: rural communities across the state of Mississippi that currently lack access to advanced STEM courses require additional support both in and out of the classroom for students to succeed at the secondary and post-secondary level.
Thank you to everyone who joined our dinner discussion yesterday evening with entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban. Our students were engaged throughout, and asked excellent questions as they themselves work to achieve great things. Mr. Cuban shared his own journey, and emphasized the value of hard work and a commitment to learning, stating, “That is my message to each and every one of you—just learn every day.” Last night’s program was the latest in a series of talks that complement our ongoing instruction. Recent speakers include Professor Rainer Weiss, winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize …
Tutoring for the Global Teaching Project (GTP) for the last three years has been an unparalleled experience. Starting with a class of just two students at Lake High School in Scott County, Mississippi, at the beginning of my Sophomore year of college, I finished my Senior year with eight students. The program has grown so much in the past few years, and I am grateful to have been able to grow with it.