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Smith Announces $350,000 for New Braunfels Schools

Washington, Jul 27 -

Congressman Lamar Smith today announced that $350,000 for the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) was included in the FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

The federal funding will enable Texas Mathworks to provide NBISD with specialized training for teachers in math education. Texas Mathworks is a center for mathematics education formed by Texas State University System to develop high-level mathematics programs for K-12 students.

“I support students’ involvement in mathematics and believe young people should be encouraged to study in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM),” said Smith, who is a senior member of the House Science and Technology Committee. “Texas Mathworks has proven to be an effective model for engaging and retaining students’ interest in math and science, enabling teachers to effectively teach it at the highest levels.”

Mathworks will train NBISD teachers to conduct math camps during the summer. During the academic year the teachers will pilot a new curriculum and will support other math related activities, such as math club and parents’ math nights.