Our Mission
The Benjamin Banneker Association, an equity affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), is committed to supporting its members to empower Black children by actively pursuing effective solutions to the challenges hindering their access to equal opportunities in mathematics education and achievement.
Our Values
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We value community, because we understand that in order to go far, we must go together.
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We value the brilliance of Black children and constantly seek to provide mathematical spaces where Black students can demonstrate that brilliance in a variety of engaging ways.
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We value the rich cultural heritage of mathematical brilliance of Black people throughout history and throughout the world, and seek to regularly inform Black students of that rich heritage.
Our Signature Initiatives
Banneker Math Teacher Collective
The Banneker Math Teacher Collective creates supportive spaces of belonging for teachers committed to serving Black math students, empowering them to cultivate classrooms where those students thrive as confident and competent doers of mathematics.
Mathematical Heritage & Brilliance Initiative (MHBI)
The mission of the Mathematical Heritage & Brilliance Initiative is to honor the rich cultural heritage of Black mathematical brilliance throughout history and around the world, ensuring that Black students see themselves as capable mathematicians and problem-solvers.
