We created FUSE because we believe the single most crucial factor in our education system is the teacher in the classroom. This fellowship is designed to empower, embolden, inspire, and support teachers as they seek to address the thorniest and biggest challenge facing our students: engagement. There is a lot of science out there about engagement that has not been put to use.
That's because teachers don't often have the time and collaborative network to learn and apply the science in a way that makes sense for them and their students. We designed FUSE so teachers have a library of resources, a network of colleagues, and most importantly, dedicated time to think carefully about how they would like to use this important science.
Thank you for investing in your teachers and learning more about how FUSE can improve academic engagement for your students.
-Dr. David Yeager, University of Texas at Austin
Inside The Fellowship
The multi-year fellowship is a partnership between Texas math teachers and The Behavioral Science & Policy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. Fellows implement cognitive and motivational science based techniques which are rooted in adolescent development science to increase academic engagement. Watch the video to learn more about the FUSE Experience.
Investing in Teachers
FUSE is designed in collaboration with current teachers across the state of Texas. The most impactful professional learning experiences are delivered by those who understand the day-to-day reality of being a classroom teacher and engaging with Gen Z students. We invest in our fellows in three key ways:
Fellows Earn Yearly $1,000 FUSE Honorarium
FUSE values the contribution of each of its fellows and their impact on the collective effort of improving student math outcomes across the state.
Retention of Secondary Math Teachers
Twice as many teachers in the FUSE program report a desire to stay in their current teaching position as compared to teachers not in the FUSE program.
Implementation of Professional Learning
FUSE members are 30% more likely to implement the science-based practices learned than those attending traditional professional development.
Let's Look Deeper at Teacher Retention
In addition to building academically engaging cultures, nearly twice as math teachers in the FUSE program report a desire to stay in the profession compared to non-FUSE teachers.
Connecting FUSE and Your Curriculum
The Science of Engagement enhances your current math curriculum and instructional practices by using cognitive science and adolescent development theories to foster a successful culture of learning.
FUSE Teachers Receive
- 2.5-day Professional Learning Institute in Austin, June 2024
- Exposure to science-based practices
- Two virtual Professional Learning Institutes
- $1,000 Teacher Honorarium
- Individual Teacher Reports on Student Engagement
- Coaching from Science of Engagement and Math Specialists
- Continuing Education Units
- Access to FUSE Library of Practices
% of Teachers Would Recommend FUSE to a Colleague
Ready to Learn More?
We are currently enrolling teachers into the Fellowship group launching summer 2024! Let's discuss how FUSE is the right fit for your professional learning plans and how we partner in supporting your secondary math teachers and students.