Equal Education Matters
We believe that mathematics, when rightly ordered, reflects the truth, beauty, and goodness of God because “all things hold together in Him”. Students who gain a deep understanding of mathematics are now empowered to make sense of mathematical concepts, wonder about the beauty and pattern of the world, and use the tools of mathematics to address the problems of society and bring order, justice and peace to the world.
Math is not only empowering in the way that we see the world around us, it also unlocks many careers and opportunities! Memphis Teacher Residency believes that the educational disparities in our city and country are among the greatest justice issues of our time, and part of our mission is to “…partner to provide students in Memphis neighborhoods with the same, or better, quality of education as is available to any student in Memphis.” We train effective educators in a Christian context because our faith demands of us to seek justice, defend the oppressed, and to take up the cause of the fatherless (Isaiah 1:17). With equal STEM education in Memphis, we will begin to see our vision of “restored communities living with dignity and in peace.”