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Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics

The Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) is a program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) that is designed to improve P-12 student achievement in science and mathematics. PRISM seeks to increase science and mathematics achievement by providing challenging science and mathematics curricula; increasing and sustaining the number, quality, and diversity of P-12 science and mathematics teachers; and increasing the responsiveness of higher education to the needs of schools. PRISM works in four regions—Metro Atlanta, Northeast Georgia, East Central Georgia and Southeast Georgia—with partners at the university and P-12 level in each region. The Metro Atlanta Region is comprised of Georgia State University (GSU) as the core partner and the Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech) as a supporting partner with Atlanta Public Schools (APS).

Regional PRISM activities include the formation of P-16 learning communities, the support of post-secondary instructional innovations in undergraduate science and mathematics classes through PRISM mini-grants, and the coordination of individualized professional development for P-12 science and mathematics teachers. Awarded to the University System of Georgia (USG) in 2003, the initiative is funded by a five-year, $34.6 million grant from the NSF and is scheduled to be funded through the school year of 2008.