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"What was important to me was learning fun ways to interact as a family with math."  - Parent, MEC Math Night


“MEC has been a valuable resource for bringing together all the key components that are involved in the academic success of students. MEC’s vision is to create a community learning team to help ensure a richer understanding of mathematics education in the K-12 school system.”  - Middle School Teacher


 “Everyone was engaged at our Math Night. Parents near me were saying that they didn’t realize there were so many ways to solve a problem. It was wonderful to see so many parents involved and wanting to understand how to help their child with math.”  - K12 Teacher on Special Assignment


“MEC courses have impacted my teaching because I now have a much deeper understanding of the mathematics that I teach.” - High School Teacher

 
 
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Community Engagement Model

The MEC Community Engagement Model unites community members in efforts to secure high quality mathematics programs and practices in schools.

The MEC Community Engagement Model brings communities together in support of 21st Century mathematics for every student. Model components provide all stakeholders, including parents, educators, business and community leaders, university faculty and other community members, with the knowledge needed to recognize and support high-quality mathematics programs in schools. In addition, the MEC Model develops mathematics leaders with the capacity to implement and sustain community engagement work in their regions, districts and/or schools.     

Community Engagement Model

Outcomes#2

  • Communities United & Committed to Mathematics Education Improvement
  • Informed Decision Making
  • Well-Prepared Mathematics Teachers
  • Mathematically Empowered Learners
  • Local/Regional Leadership Capacity to Sustain Mathematics Improvement

Key Components

  • Community Math Nights & Community-Business Advocacy Committees
  • Community Partnerships & University Collaborations
  • Mathematics Content Courses & Numerical Reasoning Workshops
  • Leadership & Capacity Building
  • National Networks
  • Reflection, Innovation and Sustainability

School districts in several regions of the country that collaborate with MEC over time successfully secure community-wide support for high-quality mathematics program implementation in schools.

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