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MƒA DC Fellowship
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We are happy to announce that The National Science Foundation has awarded MƒA DC a $ 1.498-million grant to cover the tuition, stipend, and mentoring costs for the first two cohorts of Fellows.
The first, inaugural group of six Fellows arrived in the city on June 15 and began the academic year at American University in June 2009.
2009 Fellows' Tour of Washington, DC, June 2009; Photo B. Abrams
Who We Are
MƒA DC’s goal is to ensure excellence in mathematics teaching in DC public and public charter secondary schools by recruiting, training, and retaining 34 talented mathematics teachers over a five-year period.
In partnership with the Carnegie Institute of Washington, MƒA DC recruits Fellows who demonstrate both mathematical talent and a strong commitment to the teaching profession and service in DC. Fellows participate in a Masters degree program in Secondary School Math Teaching provided by MƒA DC partner American University.
After training and certification, Fellows teach math in DC for at least four years. MƒA DC’s first cohort of six fellows started in the summer of 2009.
How the Fellowship Works
Year 1: Prepare to become a secondary school math teacher
- Masters level teacher preparation program with tuition and fees paid by MƒA DC
- Extensive student teaching experience
- $22,000 MƒA DC stipend
- Pre-service professional development
Years 2 – 5: Teach in a Washington DC public or public charter school
- Receive a regular teacher’s salary and MƒA stipends of $12,500 per year
- Mentoring, coaching and other support services
- Participate in professional development activities
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Contact Information:
Bianca Abrams, Executive Director, MƒA DC
202-939-1135
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