Our Mission

The Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition is an alliance of education, corporate, and public policy leaders working together to revitalize mathematics and science education in prekindergarten through graduate school.

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Announcements

VA House Joint Resolution NO. 236 commending Virginia school boards that employ elementary and middle school mathematics specialists was approved on February 2, 2012. (more info)
The VMSC invites you to nominate effective student and teacher educational programs for the 2012 "Programs That Work" Awards. Applications are due by April 6, 2012. (more info)
George Mason University selected to receive $28.5 million U.S. Department of Education grant to spearhead statewide STEM-focused initiative. (more info)
In May 2010, the VMSC approved the whitepaper on the Nature of Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science. (more info)

Programs that Work

The Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition recognizes effective student and teacher educational programs through its "Programs that Work" Awards. The Coalition reviews exemplary programs for which there is evidence of a positive impact on student or teacher learning. more info

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Coalition Journal

The Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations is a forum which focuses on the exchange of ideas, primarily among college and university faculty from mathematics, science, and education, while incorporating perspectives of elementary and secondary school teachers. Articles are solicited that address aspects of the preparation of prospective teachers of mathematics and science in grades K-12. The Journal is anonymously refereed. more info