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Growing the Stem
  • Home
  • Trivia Night Fundraiser
  • Become a Student Coach
  • Background
    • About Us
    • FAQs
  • Programs
    • Math is Cool
    • Mathletes
    • STEM Club
    • Engineering Club
    • STEAM Art Club
  • Schools
    • Fernan Elementary
    • Sorensen Elementary
    • NExA Elementary
    • Winton Elementary
    • Dalton Elementary
    • Ramsey Elementary
    • Borah Elementary
    • Bryan Elementary
    • Atlas Elementary
    • Skyway Elementary
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Who’s behind Math is Cool*, Mathletes & STEM Club?

Growing the STEM: Influencing Math Attitude AND Aptitude

Growing the STEM is the behind-the-scenes nonprofit founded in 2017 that organizes and supports math and science programs for students in Coeur d’Alene Public Schools. We emphasize developing youth leaders and encouraging underrepresented groups to pursue STEM, STEAM (art) chess and engineeringeducation and activities.

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Would your student be a great role model for others? They don't have the be the best student in these subjects, they just need a desire to help others.

We are looking for mature middle school students and high school students for the 2022-2023 school year! Coach Math is Cool, STEM, STEAM, or chess once per week. Coach Math is Cool, STEM, STEAM, or chess.

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Why it matters

Consider these facts...

  • Math performance locally starts dropping off as early as fourth grade.
  • By high school, only 36% of our students are on grade level in math. 
  • Fewer than 25% of college students taking remedial (math or English) coursework go on to declare a major and graduate.
  • Research shows that confidence and a positive attitude toward math can impact students' math skills and whether they opt into higher level math classes as they continue their education. 
  • Choosing higher level math classes sets students up for the high-paying STEM careers that Idaho has in high demand:
    • Thousands of STEM jobs were unfilled in Idaho last year
    • 16 of the 20 fastest growing careers in Idaho require STEM skills
    • Idaho’s STEM jobs pay double the median wage
    • 92% of Idaho parents believe that their school should invest more in STEM education

Our Current Programs

Math is Cool

Math is Cool

Math is Cool

a math competition program in the Northwest for 4th-12th graders


Growing the STEM has planted nine Math is Cool teams in Coeur d'Alene public schools 

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Mathletes

Math is Cool

Math is Cool

 an elementary school peer-mentoring math program 


 Growing the STEM has planted eight Mathletes programs in Coeur d'Alene elementary schools

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STEM Club

Math is Cool

STEM Club

 a science-based after-school activity for 3rd-4th graders 


 Growing the STEM has planted one STEM Club in Coeur d'Alene elementary schools

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Our Approach

  1. We work with principals to gain investment in the program.
  2. We train teachers to lead the programs and Math is Cool teams.
  3. We recruit and train high school and middle school student leaders to assist in coaching the Math is Cool team.
  4. We fund the program.



*Ramsey, Hayden Meadows, Borah and Skyway have independent Math is Cool teams  

Our funding

The overwhelming majority of the funds go to pay stipends for public school teachers to run these programs. Limited funds go to team competition fees, busses to competition, supplies for programs, and very limited operational expenses. 

Our biggest funders:

  • Idaho Future Fund of the Idaho Community Foundation
  • Idaho STEM Action Center
  • United Way of North Idaho
  • Coeur d'Alene Tribe
  • Mountain West Bank
  • Idaho Central Credit Union
  • bankcda
  • Northwest Specialty Hospital
  • Meltzer Medical Group
  • Indigo LLC
  • North Idaho Eye Institute
  • Coeur Climbing Co
  • Kootenai Electric
  • STCU
  • Inland Northwest Anesthesia and Pain
  • Architects West

We need your help!

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Donate to our programs and attend our annual Trivia Night fundraise

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stories about the program's impact

Mathletes

These Mathletes stories shared by the teachers overseeing these programs give an inspiring look at the difference Mathletes is making.  Names have been changed to protect each student's privacy.

Skyway Elementary story

Ramsey Elementary story

Bryan Elementary story

Sorensen Magnet School story

Borah Elementary story

Dalton Elementary story

Fernan STEM Academy story

Math is Cool

The stories of four different students and one student coach in our Math is Cool program really encapsulate the positive, academic, relationship-based environment that we are fostering in our Math is Cool teams. Names are changed to protect student privacy. 


Matt

Alex

Sadie

Adam

Kerry - student coach




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