The Mathematics Education Collaborative (MEC) is nationally recognized for its groundbreaking work with parents and the public in communities throughout the US. Under the leadership of Ruth E. Parker and Patty Lofgren, MEC helps schools and districts engage communities in support of quality mathematics instruction. Its operating model includes: - a series of public sessions for parents and educators - workshops for administrators - mathematics content courses for K-20 teachers - leadership development for local math support teams - community-business advisory committees. MEC can be contacted a...