Sharing a love for calculus

The MIT4America Calculus Project launched in the fall of 2025 to address the significant disparity in calculus education access for American high school students. According to the National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education, nearly half of U.S. high schools do not offer calculus, a subject considered a prerequisite for STEM programs at institutions like MIT. This initiative, supported by the Siegel Family Foundation and developed by the MIT Scheller Teacher Education Program (STEP) Lab, aims to bridge this gap by connecting MIT undergraduates and alumni with students in underresourced high schools for weekly remote calculus tutoring. The project currently involves 30 MIT undergraduates and 7 alumni tutors, and it is projected to expand its collaboration from 14 to approximately 20 school districts by the summer. The program reflects MIT's dedication to national service and seeks to extend the institute's educational influence by creating opportunities for students in areas lacking advanced mathematics instruction.