The National Science Foundation awarded $1.42 million to the Mathematics Department at Fresno State to prepare the next generation of math teacher-leaders vitally needed to create schools that are sites of success for all students.
The “Mathematics Master Teacher Leadership Project” (M2TL) will provide 18 Master Teaching Fellows with an NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. M2TL builds on the decades-long synergistic partnership between the San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project (SJVMP) and faculty in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
“Our goal was to create a cascade of events to transform mathematics education in this region to realize the principle of equity,” said Dr. Rajee Amarasinghe, professor of
mathematics and the principal investigator of the project.
The project’s leadership team of Amarasinghe, Bohlin and Dr. Yaomingxin Lu will bring together nine partners throughout the San Joaquin Valley: the Central Valley Higher Education Consortium; Fresno County Superintendent of Schools; San Joaquin Valley Mathematics Project; Fresno State’s Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative; and five high-need school districts (Central, Fresno, Mendota, Reef-Sunset and Sanger).
“The Provost’s Office gave rigorous support to this application,” said Dr. Gil Harootunian, executive director of University Initiatives. “We welcome all faculty to request for that level of support for their high-priority proposals.”
For faculty to request support from the Provost's office, please contact Dr. Gil Harootunian: gharootunian@csufresno.edu / 8-4850.
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