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"The University of Missouri (UM) eMINTS National Center and New Franklin R-I School District will examine the efficacy of eMINTS professional development (PD) programs on the achievement of high-need rural Missouri middle school students through a Random Control Trial (RCT). The RCT will occur in 60 school districts that qualify for the project based on the geographic and socio-economic status of their populations. Forty-eight school districts have submitted letters of interest and agreed to be randomly assigned to one of three study groups for the project. Districts will receive intensive eMINTS PD (250 hours) and classroom technology (interactive whiteboard, student computers, and peripherals). Learning Point Associates (LPA) is the external evaluator for the project. The project expects to serve 10,500 students and 240 teachers over its five-year period. Project objectives and outcomes include:
o Assessing and increasing 7th and 8th grade students' mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) performance by their exposure to eMINTS teaching styles and technology;
o Assessing and improving 7th and 8th grade students' 21st century skills and academic orientation by their exposure to eMINTS teaching styles and technology; and,
o Understanding eMINTS PD impacts on teachers' practice.
The project features intensive PD, in-classroom coaching, and technology-rich classrooms.
Official partners: New Franklin R-I. Other partners: Dell, SMART Technologies, Intel, Apple
BrainPOP, Tech4Learning, School Improvement Network (SINet - PD 360), and 60 Missouri school districts meeting project eligibility requirements."

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