Students, Educators and Business Leaders Join ‘JiJi’ the Penguin to Celebrate Math in Denver Schools

WHAT: 
More than 250 students, teachers and parents will gather to celebrate a DIRECTV grant that is bringing MIND Research Institute’s proven ST Math® program to three Denver area schools. For added excitement, JiJi, the animated penguin featured in the ST Math software, will join students in the celebration. Also, guests will have the chance to visit a computer lab where students are using ST Math to see the blended learning program in action. Developed by neuroscientists, the program presents math concepts through visually based, self-paced games that are as accessible for English Language Learners and those with learning disabilities as they are challenging for gifted students. The program has been proven to double or triple the growth in math proficiency at schools across the country.

WHEN:
Tuesday December 2, 2014
1 p.m. - Presentation and remarks
1:30 p.m. - Visit students using ST Math in the computer lab

WHERE:
Smith Renaissance Elementary School
3590 Jasmine St., Denver, CO 80207

WHO:
• Emily El Moudaffar, Principal
• DIRECTV and MIND Research Institute leadership
• JiJi the Penguin

About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world’s leading providers of digital television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming and industry leading customer service to more than 39 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its over 20 million customers access to more than 195 HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, Emmy-award winning technology and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for 13 years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to more than 19 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include two Regional Sports Networks (Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh), and minority ownership interests in Root Sports Northwest and Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com. For more information about DIRECTV in the community, please visit www.directv.com/responsibility.

About MIND Research Institute
MIND Research Institute is a neuroscience and education social benefit organization, dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems. MIND's distinctive visual approach to math and problem-solving is the basis of its innovative, research-proven ST Math® programs for elementary and secondary schools. MIND's programs currently reach over 800,000 students and 31,000 teachers in 2,500 schools in 40 states. For more information, visit www.mindresearch.org.

DIRECTV
Jade Ekstedt, 310-964-3429
jlekstedt@directv.com

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MIND Research Institute
Abby Daniels, 714-206-7782
adaniels@mindresearch.org

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On-site contact
DIRECTV
Brooke Hanson, 310-529-0736