Although researchers have done effective work at describing the inequities that plague schools, they have been less successful at making headway in addressing them, largely because their work remains disconnected from the schools that have to try to use the research. Through research-practice partnerships, researchers are able to stay in touch…

Describes the Houston (Texas) Mathematics and Science Improvement Consortium sponsored by the National Science Foundation and coordinated by the Baylor College of Medicine. The project, using paracticing scientists and mathematicians as mentors for secondary science and math teachers, resulted in improved teaching skills, increased teacher…