Coalition Networking Services

NASSMC's work is guided by the principle that national aspirations for the improvement of mathematics, science, and technology education (MSTE) can be realized only on a state-by-state basis. However, because all NASSMC member coalitions share the goal of developing and implementing sound education policies that support the continuous improvement of MSTE, networking among states is a necessary and valued service.

• Host annual national meetings that are designed by and for the directors of state MSTE coalitions.
• Maintain an Internet forum that supports directors' discussion of relevant issues, broadcasts information about current activities of member coalitions, reports actions of NASSMC's Board and staff, and provides timely information regarding actions of federal agencies.
• Stimulate and support activities (e.g., meetings, materials development, programs) for pairs or clusters of state coalitions that are working on solving similar problems.
• Promote widespread use of effective products and programs developed by a coalition.

These services are provided by NASSMC staff, by members of existing state coalitions, and by representatives of organizations that are partnering with NASSMC. They have been financed through a combination of federal agencies, private foundations, and state sources.