The GBMP is a collaborative effort involving two institutions of higher education, one private non-profit organization, and nine Greater Birmingham, Alabama school districts. Each of the twelve organizations is a core partner, and as such, has committed to substantial engagement in the effort at both the institutional and individual levels.  Together, they share goals, responsibilities and accountability for the project.  Individually, they each have a critical role in its overall success. 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the state’s primary teacher-preparation institutions. The UAB School of Education, in collaboration with its Mathematics Department, is developing a mathematics certificate at the middle school level.

Birmingham-Southern College is a four-year, private liberal arts institution that ranks nationally among Liberal Arts Colleges in the country. BSC mathematics and education faculty members have a strong history of working with local schools.

The Mathematics Education Collaborative or “MEC” is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide educational communities with support to improve mathematics instruction for all students. MEC is nationally recognized for its work to establish and sustain collaborations in mathematics education that include local leaders, external leaders, educators, business partners, parents and the public-at-large.

The school districts in the GBMP include those of the cities of Bessemer, Fairfield, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills as well as the Jefferson County and Shelby County school systems. All nine school systems, located within a 30-mile radius of Birmingham, share common needs and goals in mathematics education, while having unique characteristics that enhance the partnership’s potential.