New Jersey Mathematics and Science Coalition
Proposed Mission Statement (June 2007)
Vision:
Our vision is that all New Jersey students develop the mathematical, scientific and technological skills, knowledge, understandings, and attitudes that they need in order to be productive in their personal, work, and civic lives and thereby ensure that New Jersey has a competent and competitive workforce that will help us meet the challenges of the global economy.
Mission:
The mission of the New Jersey Mathematics and Science Coalition is
to improve mathematics, science, and technology education in New Jersey and
to increase public awareness of the importance of mathematics and science to the future of our children and our economy
by drawing together all sectors of the state – including education, public policy, business and industry, and the public – in a sustained multi-faceted statewide effort.
Goals:
The goals of the New Jersey Mathematics and Science Coalition address the following arenas:
public policy:
to advocate the adoption and implementation of public policies which enhance the goal of success for all students in mathematics, science, and technology.
public outreach:
to promote discussion, understanding, and support of New Jersey’s Core Curriculum Content Standards in mathematics and science among parents and the general public.
professional development:
to promote high-quality standards-based professional development activities throughout the state.
curriculum support:
to support district alignment of curricula with the standards and classroom implementation of the standards by teachers.
assessment:
to inform educators, policy makers, and the general public about progress in achieving our goals in improving mathematics and science education in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Mathematics and Science Coalition works to bring coherence and added value to the separate efforts and contributions of the many individuals and organizations that have a similar vision and goals. The Coalition will not duplicate the efforts of other organizations, and indeed will focus on pursuing outcomes not achievable by any one organization or sector working alone.
Organization:
The New Jersey Mathematics and Science Coalition is an independent organization, governed by a Board of about 60 members, including approximately fifteen scientists and science educators, fifteen mathematicians and math educators, and 30 people with a strong interest in education from the business, policy, and public sectors of the state. Joseph G. Rosenstein serves as Director and Martin S. Friedman serves as Chair of the Board of Governors.
Contact Information:
The Coalition is based at the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University. The Director can be reached by telephone at 732/445-2831, by fax at 732/445-2894, and by email at joer@dimacs.rutgers.edu. The Coalition’s website is http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/nj_math_and_science_coalition.