About Us...

The Benjamin Banneker Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to mathematics education advocacy, establishing a presence for leadership, and professional development to support teachers in leveling the playing field for mathematics learning of the highest quality for African-American students.

Committed

Banneker members are deeply committed to finding solutions to the problems that must be solved in order for African-American children to reach parity of opportunities to study and achieve in mathematics. The membership is open to all who have a profound interest in the mathematics education of African-American children.

Goals

The goals of Banneker are to:

• Serve as advocate for the educational and professional needs of its members.
• Serve as advocate for the educational and developmental needs of African-American children.
• Provide educational solutions and policy alternatives to the educational issues which affect the participation and success of African-American children in mathematics learning.

The Benjamin Banneker Association shall promote and provide opportunities for networking among individuals, institutions, groups, and agencies operating for the betterment of the educational systems of these United States and Territories, and promote and provide opportunities for African-American students to participate and excel in mathematics learning.

History

The Benjamin Banneker Association, Inc. was founded in 1986 to provide a forum for mathematics educators, mathematicians, and other interested people to discuss the learning and teaching of mathematics to African-American children.



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2008
11.13-14.08 - BBA hold successful National Conference in Little Rock Arkansans. 200+ Attendees 6.1.08 - Registration Opens for BBA 2008 National Conference in November 13-14, 2008. 4.30.08 - New National Online Job Search Launch 3.15.08 - BBA Programs at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah

2007
11.05.07 - National Leadership Summit Focuses on Policy Building 10.01.07 - BBA Announces 2008 National Mathematics Scholarship Program 8.16.07 - BBA Announces New Three Year Strategic Plan 8.16.07 - National and Regional Calendar Released