The Math, Science & Technology Partnership is a public-private partnership that can be characterized as system-focused, business-supported, results-driven and grounded in a deep understanding of mathematics, science and technology and how they should be taught.
The Partnership has lead to a better understanding for members of APS and teachers of the education system strengths and weaknesses. In addition, partnering between the universities, technical and vocational schools, business and the public education system has provided a valuable link among workforce needs and our youth engaged in the education process.
Accomplishments At The School/Cluster Level Follow
- Participating schools have additional equipment, programs and professional development not previously possible;
- There is a tremendous increase in awareness of the importance of providing more, higher quality math, science and technology learning for all students (but particularly female and minority students);
- New Programs have been piloted and either discarded, adapted or broadened, depending on their success;
- The number and variety of teachers involved in decision-making, planning, and implementation of MST-related work has grown exponentially; and
- Data are being collected and analyzed which appear to show an increase in student achievement and productivity in math, science and technology.
Additional next steps for the Partnership include integration and collaboration of task force and cluster work, including collaborative meetings, issue discussion and resolution, decision-making processes, and development of new resources. Integration of lessons learned and methods for success is a very important aspect to the success of the MSTP. Therefore, tracking and documentation are necessary disciplines that must be established and followed closely.
