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Chapter 21
Handbook of Research on Science Literacy Integration in Classroom Environments
A professional development opportunity for mathematics teachers sponsored by Eastman Chemical Company.
Published in Chapter:
Partnerships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education and Career Prosperity
Chih-Che Tai (East Tennessee State University, USA), Ryan Andrew Nivens (East Tennessee State University, USA), and Karin J. Keith (East Tennessee State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 13
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6364-8.ch021
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to report on partnerships between local school agents, business partners, institutes of higher education, and nonprofit organizations that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities that enhance career opportunities for students. The authors share the importance of these partnerships as well as the benefits that result for all members. In addition to describing the benefits of the partnerships, the authors lay out techniques used to manage and develop partnerships. Most importantly, the authors share the outcomes of these partnerships, including professional development projects rooted in the work between the member partners. The chapter provides data about the impact of these partnerships on students' academic achievement and concludes with recommendations and suggestions to develop and sustain partnerships.
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