"It seems simple—but people stay more engaged in a space where they are enjoying each other, feel celebrated and appreciated. Small, personal celebrations help fuel groups through the hard work, reminding them that they are humans together, regardless of the external pressures they face."
–adrienne maree brown, Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation
This month, we are uplifting happy news from Mississippi State networked improvement community. Join us in celebrating their small successes!
From Feb. 15–17, the Mississippi State NIC hosted Maisha Moses, executive director of the Young People's Project, whose work focuses on broadening participation in STEM. Moses flew from Massachussetts to Mississippi to train participants—Mississippi State University math education students and Starkeville Partnership Middle School math teachers, special education teachers, and students—on The Flagway Game, a kinetic math game for 5th-8th graders, and the five-step circular process.
The visit also included a screening of the documentary film Counted Out. Both events were covered by local news outlets.
"These days were so special and had a positive impact on many people," said Liza Bondurant, Mississippi State team co-leader.
These activities were supported by an MTEP NIC Support Mini-Grant.