K - 12 Initiatives

National Science Foundation

Math and Science Partnership (MSP)

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5756&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund

The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program is a major research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. MSP projects are expected to raise the achievement levels of all students and significantly reduce achievement gaps in the mathematics and science performance of diverse student populations. In order to improve the mathematics and science achievement of the Nation's students, MSP projects contribute to the knowledge base for mathematics and science education and serve as models that have a sufficiently strong evidence base to be replicated in educational practice.

Due Dates: March 25, 2008 for Targeted Partnerships, Institute Partnerships, MSP-Start Partnerships, Phase II Partnerships, RETA Projects; April 10, 2008 for Innovation through Institutional Integration

National Science Foundation

Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund

The program responds to current concerns and projections about shortages of STEM professionals and information technology workers in the United States and seeks solutions to help ensure the breadth and depth of the STEM workforce. ITEST supports the development, implementation, testing and scale-up of models, as well as research studies to address these questions and to find solutions.  There are a variety of possible approaches to improving the STEM workforce and to building students’ capacity to participate in it. NSF seeks to expand the existing ITEST portfolio by addressing students at any age for grades kindergarten through high school and by including all areas of the STEM workforce, while retaining an emphasis on technology-related areas.

Due: Full Proposal due April 10, 2008

National Science Foundation

NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12)

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07555/nsf07555.htm

This program provides funding to graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to acquire additional skills that will broadly prepare them for professional and scientific careers in the 21st century. Through interactions with teachers and students in K-12 schools and with other graduate fellows and faculty from STEM disciplines, graduate students can improve communication, teaching, collaboration, and team building skills while enriching STEM learning and instruction in K-12 schools.

Due: Last funding cycle, Letter Intent was due May 16, 2007; Full proposal was due July 2, 2007