The Dana Center’s Higher Education team provides services to support systemic and sustainable change in postsecondary education. We focus on the implementation of mathematics pathways through coordinated efforts across all levels of the higher education system: national, state, institutional, and classroom. We work to empower local leaders, build upon previous work, and establish respectful structures and processes to engage people in cycles of continuous improvement.

Professional Development for Math Educators

Effective teacher practice is refined through a structured, collaborative effort among teachers within the school system.

We offer professional learning sessions to deepen teacher knowledge of pedagogy and content and sessions to guide district leaders to effectively support this type of teaching. Our professional development protocols assume that good teaching can be learned, and that such learning depends on district structures that facilitate ongoing professional learning.

In today’s information economy, the demand for people with strong mathematical skills continues to grow. Yet, the educational experiences students encounter have not kept pace with the diverse ways mathematics is now used. This diversification calls for new mathematics pathways to support higher education students in the attainment of postsecondary degrees and certificates.

Transition to College Mathematics Student Materials and Activities

Printed Book 

Sharing the Dana Center Story

The communications team at the Charles A. Dana Center supports the Center through a portfolio of marketing, communications, and digital initiatives. To learn more about the Center and its reach, explore the resources below or feel free to contact us.

For Media Inquiries
Please contact Alison Kothe.

Our People

At the Charles A. Dana Center, we know that people are our most vital resource.

Our staff’s knowledge and skills add up to actual centuries’ worth of expertise and experience in education, policy, administration, communication, and leadership. We collaborate with respect and openness to develop, introduce, and scale mathematics and science education innovations that improve the experiences of students—especially those who have been underserved—in K–12 and higher education.

Achieving New Levels of Success, Together

Every day at the Dana Center, we explore new ways to redefine success. Far beyond a specific goal or score, it’s ensuring today’s students have equitable pathways to become tomorrow’s leaders—with the skills necessary to achieve upward mobility through postsecondary education and promising careers.