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Gems-Net is a partnership among University of Rhode Island’s School of Education, Scientists & Engineers, and public school districts. We support STEM teaching and learning for Kindergarten through grade 8. As partners, public school districts receive on-going professional development for all teachers, curricula recommendations that align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, and leadership development for teachers and principals. Additionally, we use innovative strategies to prepare pre-service elementary and middle school teachers to be leaders in STEM education.
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The Rhode Island Teacher Education Renewal project is a partnership composed of all 8 approved teacher preparation programs in Rhode Island, the arts and science faculties at these institutions, 3 high need school districts and the 2 state education agencies. It is designed to increase the knowledge of subject matter, the ability to integrate technology into instruction, and the knowledge of diverse communities and effective strategies for working with students from poverty, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities.
The Rhode Island Technology Enhanced Science (RITES) program is a targeted Math-Science Partnership funded by the National Science Foundation. It is designed to support improvements and reforms in secondary science learning statewide. Core partners include six school districts – Chariho, Cranston, Johnston, Providence, Westerly and Woonsocket – and two institutions of higher education – the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College. Supporting partners include the RI Department of Education, Brown University, the Community College of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. The Concord Consortium provides software development and The Education Alliance is the project’s external evaluator.
The SMILE Program is an after school academic enrichment program for students in fourth through twelfth grades. The purpose of The SMILE Program is to increase the numbers of underrepresented and other educationally underserved students who graduate high school well prepared to enter higher education and pursue careers in science, math, engineering, and technology (STEM).
