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For Immediate Release
March 29, 2006
Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships spotlighted
in Capitol Showcase
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of
Education today (March 29, 2006) celebrated the successes
of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnership program
at the State Capitol. The annual Capitol Showcase for
the Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships brings
representatives of the classroom teachers, scientists,
mathematicians, engineers, and higher education experts
in the program together to share their research findings
about how they learned and how it changed their teaching
in classrooms around the state.
Continued appropriations from No Child Left Behind (Title
II, Part B) legislative requirements directed the formation
of Mathematics and Science Partnerships in Illinois. During
the past three years, the partnerships have provided outstanding
opportunities for professional development in mathematical
inquiry and problem-solving, scientific inquiry and technological
design. The partnerships have emerged from local districts,
colleges and universities and a wide diversity of STEM
leaders from our local communities. Illinois’ appropriation
for 2006 is approximately $6 million. The unique partnerships
offer additional training that will serve approximately
1,000 teachers in more than 130 districts.
Dr. Ginger Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent, said,
“Our partnerships are engaging their responsibility
for the current and future citizenry of our state. They
are contending with the realities of teaching in 21st
century classrooms about the issues, concepts, and new
technologies that are emerging daily. The IMSP program
opens doors for partnerships including mathematics, science,
and engineering departments in our colleges and universities.
Through the grants, participants are able to share their
expertise, resources, and facilities with high-need local
school districts with the primary goal of improving student
achievement in mathematics and science.”
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