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William E Hixson Foundation

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Making Math Approachable

Life is full of mathematics. Every interest has a mathematic relationship. It’s how a rocket gets to the moon, why a summer lemonade stand is profitable, and what blue to green ratio makes the perfect shade of aqua. We believe that math isn’t for some; it’s for everyone. By tapping into elementary school students’ passions, we can help them engage with math in a whole new way. It’s more than a worksheet of numbers; it’s real life; it’s tangible; and it’s fascinating!

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Traveling Through New Doors

Different cultures, landscapes, languages, and ideas encompass our planet. Experiencing new environments can inspire teens to think and dream outside the routines and norms in which they live every day. As they’re beginning to plan their future, we’d like to expand their mindset through travel. Whether they’re seeing shop signs in a different language, a dense forest of trees and wildlife, ancient buildings steeped in history, or gleaming skyscrapers filled with innovation, we want to spark in them a new sense of what’s possible.

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William E Hixson Foundation

We're is a 501(c)3 private, family foundation with a focus on furthering STEM and STEAM education with practical, real world experience.
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