Akil Parker and ALLTHISMATH
What if learning mathematics helped children recognize their own abilities and imagine what they could contribute to their community?
That question captures the purpose behind Akil Parker’s ALLTHISMATH. Parker, a mathematics educator whose teaching career began in Philadelphia in 2005, founded the educational services company in 2017 to extend his work beyond his classroom. Through tutoring, videos, educational resources, and parent workshops, he helps students and families develop mathematical understanding and confidence.
His work connects directly with Nia / Purpose, which asks us to make building and developing our community part of our collective vocation. Parker’s approach links mathematics with Black history and culture through Histematics, helping learners encounter mathematical ideas alongside the experiences and achievements of African people.
Parents are central to that mission. His book, How To Use All This Math, Volume 1, shows how everyday activities can become arithmetic, algebra, and geometry lessons. His workshops also help parents understand unfamiliar teaching methods so they can support their children more confidently.
The connection to Nia reaches beyond improving a report card. Parker has made his teaching ability a resource for collective development—helping families strengthen their knowledge, expand their possibilities, and prepare children to use what they learn in service to a larger future.
