On November 4, 2016, MƒA founder Jim Simons spoke to about 500 teachers and students at the TIME (Teaching Improvements through Mathematics Education) 2000 program at Queens College on how crucial it is to celebrate and honor excellent math and science teachers. Dr. Simons’ speech was recently highlighted in Newsday and focused on the MƒA model:

“Instead of trying to get rid of the bad teachers . . . it’s more important in any organization to recognize and reward the good ones,” said Simons.

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“I hope before I pass to mathematics heaven, (MƒA) will become a national program.” 

Read more about the event in Newsday.