Math for America San Diego

Math for America San Diego is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving mathematics education in San Diego County high schools.  Part of the national Math for America network, Math for America San Diego's mission is to attract, train and retain highly qualified math teachers dedicated to transforming math learning and achievement in San Diego secondary schools.

Since 2008, MfA SD has awarded fellowships to 39 promising math teachers.  Math for America San Diego is the recipient of two National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship Program awards.  Through continued public and private support, Math for America San Diego plans to add 60 exemplary mathematics teachers to area high schools by 2015.

MfA SD is a consortium of California State University San Marcos, San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego and five local school districts - Escondido Union High School District, Grossmont Union High School District, Oceanside Unified School District, San Diego Unified School District and Vista Unified School District.  MfA SD partner universities and districts recognize the importance of Math for America San Diego in the San Diego region and work closely to address the critical need for effective mathematics teachers and improvement in students’ understanding of mathematics.