Teachers at Overton Elementary School in the Bronzeville community on Chicago’s South Side have put forth much effort to help improve the educational levels of their students. With the help of programs and games created by the Mind Research Institute, it has been done. Check out the video below.
Do you feel as proud as I do about the successes of the young people?
I want to thank my friend, Tasha Clopton-Stubbs, a fourth grade teacher at Overton, for sharing this video. If you know of other South Side schools with successful students and programs, be sure to share them with Shorty.
Note: I am promoting students and staff achievement at Overton Elementary School, a Chicago Public School on the South Side and not the Mind Research Institute. However, if the Mind Research Institute wants to pay me to start promoting their programs, I’m willing to do it. 🙂
I am proud of the students at Anthony Overton. However I have a few questions; Does this method of teaching mathematics only work for low income children? Does the teacher honestly believe that her student’s household environment will not affect them as much because of this math program? I understand that Overton is in a low income neighborhood, it always has been. However lack of income does not mean a student is incapable of learning.
Hi Ms. L, I would encourage you to visit the software company or speak to the staff members directly to inquire about the method of teaching. However, without actually knowing, I would like to think the efforts of the children, parents and teachers all contributed to the success of the youngsters. If you get answers to these questions, please share. Otherwise, let me know if you learn of other successful schools on the South Side.
Hello. This program works for all students. Under no circumstances was the message that our babies in this low income neighborhood are incapable of learning. (No real teacher believes this about ANY child.) Her quote never said anything about this lessening the effect of challenging home situations. Rather, she referred to this program and our school environment as outlets, or “light” to students who often are in dark situations. Thanks for your support! 🙂
Mrs. Clopton-Stubbs
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this program as an educator. I especially appreciate the comment that no REAL teacher believes that any child is incapable of learning. And, if more adults in general felt this way and contributed to the positive education and enforcement of our children, our youngsters would be in a much better place.