Nevada Nonprofit Helping Kids See Math In A New Way
If your child struggles in math, Nevada Math can help.
Formerly called Northern Nevada Math Club, the nonprofit has grown so much that they had to change their name. To reflect that they reach across the entire state of Nevada to help kids and their families. For eight years, the nonprofit has been providing enriching math opportunities for Nevada students in grades 1-12.
But they don’t stop there. The nonprofit also holds events open to the entire community. In an interview with KoloTV, Executive Director Sherry Griffin explained the mission of Nevada Math. Their ultimate goal is to help kids see math as bigger than just homework in school. They want to help kids see that mathematics can be fun and have a big impact on their lives.
Nevada Math goes beyond helping kids understand math to better expand their skills. They also help children with their thinking and problem solving skills in their workshops. Which goes well beyond skills needed for a math-focused career.
Community events for the entire family.
Nevada Math holds community events called Family Math Nights. Which is an after school event that invites students and their families to experience math in a more fun way than schools traditionally deliver it. The event includes games and puzzles, art and more. All incorporating math in some way.
The organization is calling for volunteers to help in their efforts to carry out their mission. Paige Hunt, the Family Math Nights coordinator, told KoloTV that volunteers don’t have to be experts in math. They just need a passion for helping kids.
Nevada Math also offers classes, camps and contests to help kids be more passionate about and skilled in math. You can get more information about the resources and volunteers opportunities through Nevada Math on nevadamath.org.
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WTH Are Your Kids Saying? An A To Z Slang Guide
Ok parents, I did it for you – combed through some of the most common teen slang that kids are using in 2023.
Now some of it you’ll be familiar with, because you ARE a parent, or an aunt, or uncle, or grandparent! But some of it may surprise you. Is your kid using weird terminology or phrases? I mean IRL, what the heck are they saying?
Keep in mind that popular slang terms often are attributed to Gen Z, TikTok, Instagram, or other parts of pop culture It’s also important to note that so many of these words and phrases stem from the roots of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
Okay Parents, Here’s The A-Z Slang Guide
Adults – here’s some help from A to Z:
- And I oop — Used when something is really surprising or provocative
- ASL — Age/sex/location
- Basic — Someone who is boring, or a conforming person
- Bet — A response indicating agreement. Example: “Wanna go to the store?” “Bet.”
- Body count — The number of people someone has – well – had “relations” with
- Bussin’ — Awesome. Example: These tacos are bussin’.
- Cappin’ — Lying
- CEO of (something) — To be the boss of some activity or thing. Example: “Jake is the CEO of sleeping in late.”
- Egirl / Eboy — A young person with emo-inspired, punk-rock style (used to just be “emo.” I guess that’s too long now)
- High key — 1. Very interested in 2. Actively spreading information
- IRL – In real life
- IYKYK — “If you know you know.” Implies that there’s an inside joke
- Low key — 1. Somewhat interested in 2. Keeping information secret
- Mid — Insult meaning “low quality” or “average.” Derives from “mid-tier”— not awful, but not great. Example: “The new Bad Bunny track is mid.”
- No cap — Means that someone is not lying
- Rizz — Derived from “charisma.” Someone who has “game” when it comes to dating. Example: “Taylor just has that rizz, he’s so charming.”
- Simp —Somebody who tries really hard and does a lot for their crush. Example: “You got Sloan three dozen roses? Stop being such a simp.”
- Stan — A slang term meaning an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity
- VSCO girl — someone whose is influenced by the VSCO photo-editing app. The VSCO girl look is basically just the beachy-cool, laid-back vibe of an effortless California girl
- WYA — Where you at?
- WYD — What you doing?
- YEET — 1. A very strong word for yes. 2. To throw something.
- Zaddy — A well-dressed, attractive man of any age
As parents, you will eventually catch on to their kids slang, so often kids will opt for emojis instead of typing out full words. So here’s some help with the emoji slang – at least the ones I can get away with.
What Emojis Kids Are Using & What They Mean
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Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.
