National Alliance of State Science & Mathematics Coalitions
  - NASSMC

 CT Academy for Education is Connecticut's Coalition

The National Alliance of State Science and Mathematics Coalitions (NASSMC) is an umbrella organization for state coalitions of business, education and public policy leaders united for the improvement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for all students. NASSMC is a network of 37 state coalitions and serves as the national advocate for the member organizations.

The CT Academy is a founding NASSMC coalition member, participates in its operations, and serves as a national consultant to new state coalition.

Specifically, NASSMC:

• helps each coalition to develop a state-specific strategy to improve mathematics, science, and technology education;
• links state coalition leaders to each other and to major national initiatives;
• serves as the national ears and voice of its member coalitions;
• provides a national forum for the discussion critical issues relevant to the continuous and systemic improvement of mathematics, science, and technology education; and
• supports timely dissemination of information relevant to the continuous and systemic improvement of mathematics, science, and technology education.

For additional information go to the NASSMC website.