Higher education stakeholders across the country have identified a major contributing factor to poor outcomes in student retention, completion, and social mobility – mathematics. A clear body of research suggests traditional college mathematics is a significant barrier to degree completion for all fields of study.

Resources and Support for Science Educators

Through the Dana Center's professional learning opportunities, science educators can continue to hone their classroom instruction. Drawing from the latest educational research and standards, our professional learning sessions for science teachers provide access to an array of support, tools, and resources.

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.

Professional Learning for Math Educators

When our students receive a strong K-12 education in mathematics, we set them up for future success in postsecondary education and the modern workforce.

The Dana Center offers a variety of professional learning opportunities for math educators to help them serve their students. From professional learning sessions using the latest educational research and standards to innovative learning moments on Facebook, we offer teachers the support, tools, and inspiration they need to be more effective classroom educators.

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.