Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Newsletter Consortium for Educational Equity Rutgers University Bldg. Take nearly 50 rural science and mathematics teachers who believe in what they do and love where they live and team them with teacher education institutions and public science centers. He brought together a committee of school personnel and villagers to organize a Math Fun Night. A carnival of hands-on activities makes mathematics relevant and fun for teachers, students, siblings, parents, and the community.
Older students develop activities and serve as mentors for younger students.
Math Fun Night continues to be popular and rewarding for everyone involved. She team teaches her unit in math methods classes at five Montana colleges and universities with a first-year teacher who student taught with her. This perspective from both the veteran and new rural teacher is invaluable for future teachers. They represent the smallest rural schools where grade level enrollment is below the average for rural schools in that state. Many of them teach in multi-grade environments.