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The critical need for science teachers across our region, state and country is abundantly
clear, by many measures. The Copernicus Project is centered in early identification
of future science teachers, systematic recruitment from a diverse pool of candidates,
high quality and focused teacher preparation beginning at the community college
level, and sustained, mentored support of new and veteran teachers through ongoing
professional development. Copernicus project partners cover a broad spectrum of
education leaders, K-12 teachers, institutions of higher education, parents and
the business community. The project's goals reflect what research underscores: that
the single most important element in the academic achievement of students is the
quality of their teachers. |
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Community & Business Friends
Science Summer Institute

Community College Internships

Becoming A Teacher...
Subject Matter Prep Documents
Summit Information
Beckman Coulter Foundation
Succes Day
Family Science Night

The Copernicus Project leadership team celebrates the project's second year.
From left to right: Dr. Cathy Lussier, Copernicus Project Co-Director and UCR Graduate
School of Education Lecturer; Dr. Linda Scott Hendrick, Copernicus Project Principal
Investigator and grant author, Director of Teacher Professional Development Programs;
Dr. Raymond Hurst, Copernicus Project Education & Business Liaison, UCR School of
Education Lecturer, and Chapman University Assistant Professor; Athena Waite, Copernicus
Project Co-Principal Investigator and grant author, Director of Teacher Education;
Jocelyn Edey, Copernicus Project Project Director and grant author.
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