Novato Sanitary District (teamed with Veolia) and North Marin Water District are among the hosts of this North Bay Leadership Council program, with support and participation of other public and private organizations.
The Algebra Academy is a public/private partnership led by North Bay Leadership Council and Novato Unified School District with support of Novato Sanitary District, Veolia and others. The Academy offers selected English learners in middle school the opportunity to learn algebra and explore how algebra is applied in the world of work.
The goal of the Academy is help jumpstart students’ interest in and knowledge of algebra, as well as other math and science-related topics. This knowledge will do more than improve their academic achievement – it will connect the dots for them on why learning algebra is a linchpin for college and career readiness.
The 30 students, consisting of rising 7th and 8th graders, will
be taught algebra for two hours every day and then spend time with scientists, engineers, financial experts, designers, and other professionals.
The organizations hosting the students in the Academy are Novato Sanitary District (teamed with Veolia), North Marin Water District, Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Infineon Raceway, and Redwood Credit Union. The hosts provide teachers, lunches, tours and prizes for the students.
The professionals will share how they use math and science in their work and showcase careers that require these skills. Students will also be able to tour the worksites and participate in real work experiences.
Contributing to defray the cost of the Academy are Pacific Gas & Electric, Kaiser Permanente, and BioMarin Pharmaceutical.
For more information:
- Download the Algebra Academy Brochure
- Link to the Novato Patch article on the Academy
- About NBLC
Twenty-one years ago, business leaders founded the North Bay Leadership Council on a simple premise: We can accomplish more by working together. Today, the Council includes over 40 leading employers in the North Bay. Members represent a wide variety of businesses, non-profits and educational institutions, with a workforce in excess of 25,000. As business and civic leaders, NBLC’s goal is to promote sound public policy, innovation and sustainability to make our region a better place to live and work.
For more information call 707.283.0028; E-mail info@northbayleadership.org Visit NBLC Online at www.northbayleadership.org