Tools for Starting a State Coalition

In any state, it is easy to find several groups that are hard at work at improving the state's system of mathematics, science, and technology education. Each group will be focused on one or more system elements such as:

• Content expectations for grades K-12
• Assessment practices and materials for grades K-12
• Instructional materials
• Teacher recruitment, preparation, and induction
• Teacher professional development and evaluation
• School leadership
• Equitable learning opportunities for all students
• College teaching and assessment practices
• School-to-career transition
• Public understanding and engagement
• System accountability

The following tools were designed to help leaders thing about the possible role and added value of a business-education-policy coalition.

Addressing the "Why?" of a State Coalition
Structuring a Coalition
Managing a Coalition