Opportunities for professional development will be designed through collaboration among teachers and other educators, scientists and mathematicians, students and their families, community members, and professionals from universities and business. All institutions, corporations, and organizations in our region will be actively engaged in the sequence of student experiences and the system of professional development. In this way they will contribute to the development of every student in the region. Advanced technology will be used to support and enhance the development of every student's mathematic and scientific competence. Resource information will be sought and shared nationally and internationally.
All people can learn, and merit opportunities to reach their potential.
Opportunities for learning should be offered as early in life as is developmentally appropriate. Valuable learning occurs in both formal environments like schools and universities, and informal environments like museums, parks, non-profits, corporations, and homes. Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills will enable people to continue to learn over their lifetimes. Because one of the ultimate applications of learning is in the world of work, building connections between school and work is essential to effective learning. Confidence grows when competence is acknowledged and effort appreciated.