| 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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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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