Amsti

The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, commonly referred to as AMSTI, is the Alabama Department of Education's initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide. Its mission is to provide all students in Grades K-12 with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or postsecondary studies. Having been tho... roughly studied by external evaluators since 2002, AMSTI is able to make the rare claim that on every standardized test given by the SDE, AMSTI Schools outscore matched nonAMSTI Schools, often dramatically. In addition, the initiative is greatly changing the way students view math and science. These subjects often go from those least liked by students to their favorites. Such attitudinal changes must occur if more students are to pursue math and science related careers. With the excitement of AMSTI, students will select more math and science courses during their educational career, and choose courses that are more academically rigorous. AMSTI has received both national and international attention for its effectiveness at raising achievement scores, improving student interest in math and science. As the largest and most comprehensive math and science initiative in the nation, AMSTI has become the leading model for math and science education reform. Fortune 500 CEOs selected AMSTI as one of only 35 "programs that work" from across the nation. AMSTI's effectiveness and accomplishments have been highlighted by the National Governor's Association, The Smithsonian-National Science Resource Center, the National Council of State Legislators, Education Week, Science Generation: A National Imperative at the American Museum of Natural History Summit and others. Negotiations are currently underway with the National Education Report hosted with Emmy award winner Hugh Downs from 20/20 to produce a documentary on AMSTI highlighting how it is leading the way in reforming math and science instruction. The program will be shown to over 100 million viewers in 127 countries. A two ...Read More