Opening Gates for Prospective Teachers
This grant provides NCTM electronic student memberships to support and enhance the professional development of future PreK–12 mathematics teachers in their final year of preparation.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) (https://www.nctm.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $735 per award, supporting up to 15 electronic student memberships ($49 each)
Summary: Provides funding for NCTM electronic student memberships to support prospective PreK–12 mathematics teachers in their final year of preparation, honoring Dr. James Gates.
Key Information: Only one award per institution every 4 years; applicant must be a current NCTM member.
Description
This grant supports leaders of teacher preparation or certification programs in providing electronic NCTM student memberships to prospective mathematics teachers at all levels (PreK–12) who are in their final year of preparation. The award honors Dr. James Gates' legacy by integrating professional NCTM membership into the professional development of future educators, with the goal of enhancing teacher preparation programs and the broader mathematics education community.
