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Introduction
The Detroit Mathematics and Science Centers
serve the School District of the City of Detroit with a population of
just under one million people. Detroit is the tenth largest district
in the nation and the largest in the State of Michigan. Students in
the Detroit Public Schools are a microcosm of the diverse talent from
which the United States will draw its skilled workforce of the future.
| Student Population |
167,084 (includes
pre-kindergarten) |
| Teacher Population |
8,200 |
Established in 1990, the Detroit Mathematics
and Science Centers function as a comprehensive resource for students,
educators, parents and the general public.
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The Center's mission is to improve the quality
of mathematics and science education for all Detroit students
and provide a foundation of skills, knowledge, and attitudes that
will enable learners to function and thrive in a technological
society.
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All schools in the service area are actively
participating in the Centers' programs under the National Science Foundation
Urban Systemic Program.
| The Detroit Mathematics and Science Centers Offer: |
- Educational leadership
- Accelerated and enrichment opportunities for students
- Quality professional development for all constituencies
- Standards-based curriculum materials and innovations
- Resource clearinghouse services to meet the needs of educators,
parents, and the general public
- Collaboration with parents, community and business
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| Data: |
There were 3,600 teachers involved in 174 different professional
development (PD) sessions during 2000-2001 which provided a
total of 1,235 program hours.
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| Highlights of the Year's Work |
- There were 7,570 separate enrollments in professional development
sessions.
- There were 82,088 enrollments in 4,506 student enrichment
and formal classroom activities.
- There were 37,930 high school students enrolled in Advanced
Mathematics Courses and 16,214 high school students enrolled
in Advanced Science Courses.
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