We invite school districts to apply for the second round of funding for the state’s Mathematics Science Partnerships (MSP) under Title IIB, Part B of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The RFP entitled PRIMES (Partnerships and Research Investigations with Mathematicians, Engineers, and Scientists), is a competitive RFP for districts identified as high-need school districts and Institutions of higher education. PRIMES is a three-year initiative which focuses on improving performance in mathematics and science by all students in grades K-8 or in grades 6-12.   Districts would work with at least one (1) middle school and the K-5  feeder elementary schools or at least one (1) middle school and one (1) high school with the focus on building learning communities to support and enhance mathematics and science education at the participating schools.

In accordance with the guidelines of the United States Department of Education, the partnerships must be between school districts and higher education faculty from the arts and sciences departments. Each school district may also collaborate with additional organizations or partners as they work to build a support system for improving mathematics and science education at their schools. Participating school districts will be identified as the fiscal agents for the grant with district proposals identifying funds for the higher education partners.

Applicants must submit full proposals to the Rhode Island Department of Education by Thursday February 15, 2007.  A review panel will evaluate grant applications and make recommendations to RIDE.  Districts will be notified of awards within two weeks of the application deadline. 

As always, thank you for your continued support  to help all students learn to high standards.

Download a copy of the MSP Title IIB RFP and the Scoring Rubric:

Math Science Partnership  MSP PRIMES Request for Proposal (pdf)

PRIMES Project Scoring Rubric (pdf)