University of Washington The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pipeline (NESSP) project is a collaboration among organizations from Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The overarching goal of this NASA-funded project is to create a regional network that provides learning opportunities integrating NASA-related content and materials for middle and high school students and teachers in order to […]
Technology
Technical Assistance to Support the Implementation of Performance-Based Compensation and Career Ladder Systems for Teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Westat Horizon Research, Inc., in partnership with Westat, is providing technical assistance to the Department of Education-funded Teacher Incentive Fund projects to support their implementation of performance-based compensation and career ladder systems for teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (FCR-STEM)
Florida State University Horizon Research, Inc. provided technical assistance to the Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (FCR-STEM). FCR-STEM was authorized and funded by the Florida Legislature to help the State of Florida improve K–12 teaching and learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and prepare students for higher education and […]
Evaluation of NSF’s Traineeship Programs: The IGERT and GK–12 Programs
Abt Associates, Inc. NSF’s GK–12 program funds projects that provide graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines with training that will prepare them for professional and scientific careers. The projects establish relationships between graduate students and teachers in K–12 schools, with the goal of improving graduate students’ communication and teaching skills while […]
Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Elementary School
Hofstra University HRI provided technical assistance in the evaluation of Hofstra University’s Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Elementary School project.
Local Systemic Change (LSC)
National Science Foundation NSF contracted with HRI to develop a common evaluation system and provide technical assistance in evaluation to projects funded under its LSC project. The primary goal was to improve instruction in science, mathematics, and technology through teacher professional development. The system included observations of classrooms and professional development activities, as well as […]