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 PUBLIC LAW 107-368—DEC. 19, 2002 116 STAT. 3045 the programs carried out through a partnership under this paragraph. (3) USES OF FUNDS. —Grants awarded under this subsection shall be used for activities that draw upon the expertise of the partners to improve elementary or secondary education in mathematics or science and that are consistent with State mathematics and science student academic achievement standards, including— (A) recruiting and preparing students for careers in elementary or secondary mathematics or science education; (B) offering professional development programs, including summer or academic year institutes or workshops, designed to strengthen the capabilities of mathematics and science teachers; (C) offering innovative preservice and inservice programs that instruct teachers on using technology more effectively in teaching mathematics and science, including programs that recruit and train undergraduate and graduate students to provide technical support to teachers; (D) developing distance learning programs for teachers or students, including developing courses, curricular materials, and other resources for the in-service professional development of teachers that are made available to teachers through the Internet; (E) developing a cadre of master teachers who will promote reform and improvement in schools; (F) offering teacher preparation and certification programs for professional mathematicians, scientists, and engineers who wish to begin a career in teaching; (G) developing tools to evaluate activities conducted under this subsection; (H) developing or adapting elementary school and secondary school mathematics and science curricular materials that incorporate contemporary research on the science of learning; (I) developing initiatives to increase and sustain the number, quality, and diversity of prekindergarten through grade 12 teachers of mathematics and science, especially in underserved areas; (J) using mathematicians, scientists, and engineers employed by private businesses to help recruit and train mathematics and science teachers; (K) developing and offering mathematics or science enrichment programs for students, including after-school and summer programs; (L) providing research opportunities in business or academia for students and teachers; (M) bringing mathematicians, scientists, and engineers from business and academia into elementary school and secondary school classrooms; and (N) any other activities the Director determines will accomplish the goals of this subsection. (4) MASTER TEACHERS. —Activities carried out in accordance with paragraph (3)(E) shall— (A) emphasize the training of master teachers who will improve the instruction of mathematics or science in kindergarten through grade 12;

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