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  • The Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program (Title II, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended) provides funds to states through a formula that takes into account its student population and poverty rates. States are required to hold competitions and make awards to projects that improve the content knowledge of teachers and increase student learning in mathematics and science. To learn more about State run MSP competitions, please contact your State MSP Coordinator (updated September 2015).

  • Learn more about current MSP Projects. The MSP program, now in its twelfth year of implementation as a formula program, has funded professional development opportunities to thousands of teachers throughout the United States.

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  • The Brookings Institution,one of Washington’s oldest think tanks, conducted a preliminary analysis of winning MSP proposals from year one of the formula grants program. The views of the report report, written by Tom Loveless, are solely those of the author and do not reflect upon the institutions, governmental agencies, or other individuals associated with him or this project. Feedback is welcome on this document.

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  • Please visit the MSP Website; developed by ED in conjunction with Abt Associates in order to accommodate the growing need to share and disseminate the latest up-to-date information about MSP. The website is designed to provide administrative guidance and resources, provide news about upcoming conferences and events, and provide summaries of project goals and objectives.

MSP ANNUAL CONFERENCE

  • The link www.ed-msp.net provides information about the annual conference hosted by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The two-day conference focus on national and state-level program management issues, review of the on-line annual reporting system, technical assistance for state coordinators and communication within the MSP program (ED-MSP Website).

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    In January, February and March 2008, ED will sponsor three regional conferences at various locations throughout the United States for project directors, project evaluators, and state coordinators. During the two-day conference, participants reviewed program requirements, discussed challenges and barriers in program implementation and shared program implementation strategies. For additional information regarding regional conferences for funded projects, please visit, www.ed-msp.net.

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National Science Foundation

  • The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program was a major research and development effort to improve mathematics and science teaching in elementary and secondary schools. NSF’s MSP program responded to concerns over the performance of the nation’s children in mathematics and science. Institutions of higher education – their disciplinary faculty in departments of mathematics, the sciences, and/or engineering, education faculty and administrators – partnered with K-12 districts and others to effect deep, lasting improvement in K-12 mathematics and science education.

  • Math and Science Partnership Network (MSPnet) provides nested, interactive learning communities for NSF’s MSP and STEM+C programs. MSPnet encourages expression of divergent views and the sharing of both successes and challenges in order to create a community of learners who will collectively be enriched by the experiences of individual MSPs throughout the country.

RELATED ED OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANTS

  • In February 2006, President Bush signed into law a bill, Higher Ed Reconciliation Act of 2005, which provides grants for low-income first-year college students who completed a vigorous high school program. Eligible students will receive $750 for the first year and $1,300 during the second year provided that he/she has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA. For additional information regarding the Academic Competitiveness Grants, please visit:
    www.ed.govhttps://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/ac-smart.html

NATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACCESS TO RETAIN TALENT (SMART GRANTS)

  • In February 2006, President Bush signed into law a bill, Higher Ed Reconciliation Act of 2005, which provides grants to college juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in mathematics and science and have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Eligible students could receive as much as $4,000 during their junior and senior year. For additional information regarding SMART Grants, please visit:
    www.ed.govhttps://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/ac-smart.html

Taxpayer Teacher Protection Act

  • In November 2004, President Bush signed into law a bill that would expand student loan relief for highly qualified teachers who teach mathematics and science in high poverty K-12 schools. The bill, The Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act (H.R. 5186)<!–>–>>, cuts off excess subsidies for student loan providers, and uses the money to expand incentives to help states and schools recruit and retain highly qualified teachers. The funds would increase student loan forgiveness from the current maximum of $5,000 to a new maximum of $17,500.

TOOLS AND RESOURCES

  • How to Solicit Rigorous Evaluations of Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) Projects: A User-Friendly Guide for MSP State Coordinators img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> MS Word (May 2005) (150K) assists MSP state coordinators with a concrete, low-cost strategy to solicit rigorous evaluations of their state’s MSP projects. The guide provides concrete, step-by-step advice in three areas: (1) Overall evaluation strategy; (2) How to solicit rigorous evaluations; and (3) How to review applicants’ evaluation plans and monitor the evaluations once underway.

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  • How to Solicit Rigorous Evaluations of Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) Projects: A User-Friendly Guide for MSP Evaluators img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> MS Word (296K) (August 2005) to assist MSP project officials and evaluators with clear, practical advice on how to conduct rigorous evaluations of MSP projects at a low cost.

  • 2005-2006 Survey on New Project Allocations
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> MS WORD (44KB)
  • 2005-2006 Survey on Continued Projects
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>impact> MS WORD (42KB)
  • Manual for Annual Performance Report
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  • Project Profile
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  • Project Narrative
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  • Milestone schedule for MSP directors and project coordinators
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> MS WORD (28kB) (August 2006)

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WEBSITES OF INTEREST

Performance

The goal of the Mathematics and Science Partnerships program is to improve the quality of mathematics and science teachers and increase both the number of highly qualified math and science teachers and the achievement of students participating in mathematics and science partnership programs.

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The following link provides data on progress of the specific targets related to the Mathematics and Science Partnerships program. http://www.ed-msp.net/

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Mathematics and Science Partnerships Performance Reports

  • MSP Performance Period 2013 Annual Report (forthcoming)
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  • MSP Performance Period 2012 Annual Report
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (1.51MB)
  • MSP Performance Period 2011 Annual Report
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (1.62MB)
  • MSP Performance Period 2010 Annual Report
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (854K)
  • MSP Performance Period 2009 Annual Report
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (800K)
  • MSP Performance Period 2008 Annual Report
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  • MSP Performance Period 2007 Annual Report
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  • MSP Performance Report (September 17, 2008)
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    PDF (695K)
  • MSP Performance Period 2007 Annual Final Report
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (800K)
  • MSP Performance Period 2008 Annual Final Report
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (800K)
  • MSP Performance Period 2009 Annual Draft Final Report v2 (3)
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  • Summary of the Fiscal Year 2005 Annual Report (May 21, 2008)
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (800K)
  • Summary of the Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Report (April 22,2009)
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> MS WORD (800K)

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    Legislation, Regulations and Guidance

    Title II, Part B, Sections 2201-2203 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110); 20 U.S.C. 6661-6663


    Regulations

    EDGAR

    Funding Status

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    2001-2009 State Budget Table:

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    2015

    Appropriation: $152,717,000

    2014

    Appropriation: $149,717,000

    2013

    Appropriation: $141,902,379

    2012

    Appropriation: $149,716,500

    2011

    Appropriation: $175,127,004

    2010

    Appropriation: $180,478,00

    2009

    Appropriation: $178,978,000

    2008

    Appropriation: $178,978,000
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    Range of Awards: $906,246 – $23,634,838
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    2007

    Appropriation: $182,160,000

    2006

    Appropriation: $182,160,000

    2005

    Appropriation: $178,560,000

    2004

    Appropriation: $149,115,000

    2003

    Appropriation: $100,343,500

    2002

    Appropriation: $12.5 million

    Eligibility

    Who May Apply: (by category) State Education Agencies (SEAs)

    Who May Apply: (specifically)
    Awards are made to SEAs. Partnerships of local education agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) may apply to states for subgrants.

    To be eligible, a partnership must include, at a minimum:

    • an engineering, mathematics, or science department of an IHE and
    • a high-need LEA.

    A partnership may include:

    • Another engineering, mathematics, science or teacher training department of an IHE;
    • Additional LEAs, public charter schools, public or private elementary schools or secondary schools, or a consortium of such schools;
    • A business; or
    • A nonprofit or for-profit organization of demonstrated effectiveness in improving the quality of mathematics and science teachers.

    Parties interested in finding out information on specific state competitions are encouraged to contact their respective State MSP Coordinator
    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (26K) (Updated September 2015)

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    Awards

    Information on MSP Awards can be found at www.ed-msp.net

    NOTE: In FY 2003, the program converted from a Department-administered competitive grant program to a State-administered competitive grant program.

    Fiscal Year 2012-2015 Awards by State:

    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (49K)

    Fiscal Year 2003-2011 Awards by State:

    img src=”/images/ed_gl_download.gif” align=”top” width=”10″ height=”14″ alt=”download files” border=”0″ –>> PDF (800K)

    Fiscal Year 2002 (Discretionary):

    • University of North Carolina: $8,349,028
    • Vermont Institute for Science And mathematics Technology: $4,150.972

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    Applicant Information

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    The Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program is a formula grant program to the states. States develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) based on state-specific needs and are required to hold competitions and make awards to projects that improve the content knowledge of teachers and increase student learning in mathematics and science. The funded projects, “partnerships”, may receive funds for up to three years and must include both an engineering, mathematics, or science department of an institution of higher education and a high-need local educational agency. For additional information on state-administered MSP programs, please visit State Department of Education

    Parties interested in finding out information on specific state competitions are encouraged to contact their respective State MSP Coordinator
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    Mathematics and Science Partnerships

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    This program is designed to improve the content knowledge of teachers and the performance of students in the areas of mathematics and science by encouraging states, institutions of higher education (IHEs), local education angencies (LEAs), and elementary and secondary schools to participate in programs that:

    • Improve and upgrade the status and stature of mathematics and science teaching by encouraging IHEs to
      improve mathematics and science teacher education;
    • Focus on the education of mathematics and science teachers as a career-long process;
    • Bring mathematics and science teachers together with scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to improve
      their teaching skills; and
    • Provide summer institutes and ongoing professional development for teachers to improve their knowledge and
      teaching skills.

    TYPES OF PROJECTS

    The program supports projects to improve math and science education through partnerships, which include, at a minimum, a high-need LEA and the mathematics, science, or engineering department of an IHE.

    Additional Information

    The Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is intended to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Partnerships between high-need school districts and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) faculty in institutions of higher education are at the core of these improvement efforts. Other partners may include state education agencies, public charter schools or other public schools, businesses, and nonprofit or for-profit organizations concerned with mathematics and science education.

    The MSP program is a formula grant program to the states, with the size of individual state awards based on student population and poverty rates. No state receives less than one half of one percent of the total appropriation. With these funds, each state is responsible for administering a competitive grant competition, in which grants are made to partnerships to improve teacher knowledge in mathematics and science.