CLTW is a consortium of five universities collaborating with tribal colleges and public school systems in Montana, Colorado and Oregon. The Center brings the varied expertise of scientists, mathematicians, and educators to address current challenges in understanding and improving student learning and achievement in science and mathematics from middle school through college. Work includes fundamental research and related activities focused on serving high needs populations in urban and rural settings. The Center supports an interdisciplinary research agenda, a doctoral graduate curriculum, inservice professional development and pre-service teacher preparation, much of it delivered through distance technology. Ongoing formative and summative evaluation is critical to the development and success of the Center.

Our goal is to develop and support a new generation of national educational leaders who will use their knowledge of mathematics, science, and pedagogy to better serve teachers and students in the high needs schools, especially those isolated from the main stream by rural or inner city locations.