Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc

MITS, Inc, Museum Institute for Teaching Science, was founded in 1983 with the goal of improving student interest and literacy in science and encouraging more students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in their higher education. Seven prominent museum directors in the Boston area met with the President of MIT to discuss the declining percentage of students furthering their education in science and engineering and the serious problem this presented to the economic future of this country. At this meeting the idea of using museums and their educators as a means to offer professional development for teachers was born. The focus was the elementary and middle school levels ( K-8 ) where students can easily be discouraged and/or lose interest in these subjects with little likelihood of continuing or returning to them in later years. It is important to capture and nurture students' natural curiosity of the world around them. Programs inspire and facilitate the incorporation of inquiry-based lessons into teachers' curriculum and are aligned with Massachusetts Frameworks A report from the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century states: Four important and enduring reasons underscore the need for children to achieve competency in mathematics and science: ( 1 ) the rapid pace of change in both the increasingly interdependent global economy and in the American workplace demands widespread mathematics and science-related knowledge and abilities ; ( 2 ) our citizens need both mathematics and science for their everyday decision-making ; ( 3 ) mathematics and science are inextricably linked to the nation's security interests ; and ( 4 ) the deeper, intrinsic value of mathematical and scientific knowledge shapes and defines our common life, history, and culture. Mathematics and science are primary sources of lifelong learning and the progress of our civilization.

Established in 1980, EASTCONN is a public, non-profit Regional Educational Service Center dedicated to supporting the education needs of eastern Connecticut. Serving 33 towns and 36 school districts, EASTCONN offers a wide range of high-quality and affordable programs and services. With a team of nearly 600 professionals, EASTCONN excels in early childhood education, magnet high schools, special education, and adult learning. Under the leadership of a Board comprised of local education experts, EASTCONN continuously innovates through competitively priced services and grant-funded initiatives. The organization focuses on ensuring that communities have access to exceptional educational resources. From specialized programs in autism support to clinical day treatment, EASTCONN caters to diverse learners and helps them thrive through exemplary programs and services. Committed to building effective regional partnerships and responding to the needs of all learners, EASTCONN remains steadfast in its mission to provide outstanding educational support. With a track record of serving communities since 1980, EASTCONN is a trusted educational partner in northeastern Connecticut, making a meaningful impact in the realm of education. Generated from the website content