National Math and Science Initiative

What National Math and Science Initiative does

National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 that delivers professional development services to K-12 STEM educators across 43 U.S. states, reaching over 2.9 million students and 72,000 teachers since inception. Its core offerings comprise three service lines: Teacher and School Leader Professional Development Services, year-round Teacher Support Services (including collaborative Teacher Support Villages), and AP-Specific Services, complemented by specialized programs such as the Laying the Foundation program, the New Teacher Academy (with University of Houston's teachHouston), and the Military Families Mission. NMSI does not sell proprietary technology products; its core technology is a Salesforce-based NMSI Portal that distributes curriculum resources, training modules, and expert content to educators.

NMSI's business model is grant-funded philanthropy rather than fee-for-service. Revenue derives from corporate foundations (TC Energy, CenterPoint Energy Foundation, Emerson, General Motors, ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, Helios, Semi Foundation) and government sources (Department of Defense STEM, GEAR UP South Carolina). GTM is sales-led and district-anchored: NMSI establishes long-term partnership agreements with school district leadership and deploys a national network of active and retired teachers as coaches to deliver on-site training, workshops, and ongoing coaching. Reported outcome metrics include a 41% average increase in AP participation and 35% average increase in college readiness after one year of services, with students at NMSI partner schools earning STEM degrees at twice the national average.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and Board of Advisors drawn from business, education, and science leadership, with executive leadership comprising CEO Jeremy Anderson, President Stacy Miles, and COO Paul Duchene. NMSI holds GuideStar Transparency and Charity Navigator three-star ratings and operates as a going concern with no parent company or disclosed private equity backing.

Name

National Math and Science Initiative

Legal name

National Math and Science Initiative

Website

https://nms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Math and Science Initiative is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 that delivers STEM teacher professional development, coaching, and AP support services to K-12 school districts across 43 U.S. states, funded primarily through corporate and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education Professional Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Services (EDAGAKAA), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

Keywords

• STEM education services
• Teacher professional development
• K-12 STEM programs
• AP preparation services
• Classroom curriculum resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: NMSI operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through grants from corporations, foundations, and government entities. Major funders include TC Energy, CenterPoint Energy Foundation, Emerson, GEAR UP South Carolina, General Motors, ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, and the Department of Defense.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

NMSI provides professional development services for STEM educators, partnering directly with K-12 school districts to deliver tailored training, coaching, and curriculum support. Core offerings include Teacher and School Leader Professional Development Services, Teacher Support Services, and AP-Specific Services, complemented by specialized programs such as the Laying the Foundation Program, New Teacher Academy, and Military Families Mission. The organization also provides free classroom resources including STEM, ELA, and AP lesson plans via its online portal.

Product overview

National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) offers a unified professional development services platform for STEM educators, comprising three core offerings: Teacher and School Leader Professional Development Services, Teacher Support Services, and AP-Specific Services. The organization also operates specialized programs including the Laying the Foundation Program, New Teacher Academy (in partnership with University of Houston), and Military Families Mission. NMSI provides free classroom resources including STEM, Math, ELA, Elementary, and AP lesson plans. All services are accessible through the NMSI Portal and are designed to help schools build STEM cultures, improve student outcomes, and prepare the future STEM workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Laying the Foundation: A teacher training program providing foundational STEM professional development, particularly for teachers in Virginia and targeted school districts.
• New Teacher Academy
• Military Families Mission (MFM)
• AP-Specific Services

Products and services

• Teacher and School Leader Professional Development Services Equips educators with the skills and strategies to expand student access to advanced coursework and create inclusive, effective classrooms. Tailored to each school system's team and specific needs.
• Teacher Support Services Year-round, flexible support providing resources, expert guidance, and a collaborative community for educators at all levels to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
• AP-Specific Services Provides educators and students with the training, strategies, and support needed to excel in AP coursework. Includes targeted resources to enhance instruction, boost student confidence, and improve AP performance.
• Laying the Foundation Program Teacher training program focused on STEM education professional development, particularly in Virginia schools in the Newport News and Hampton Roads areas.
• New Teacher Academy Program developed with University of Houston's teachHouston to assist in recruiting and retaining STEM teachers, with emphasis on professional development to improve student success in diverse communities.
• Military Families Mission (MFM) Program providing educators access to tools, training, and support for high-quality professional development in grades 3-12 specifically for military-connected students, families, and educators.
• NMSI Classroom Resources Free classroom and curriculum resources including STEM lesson plans, AP lesson plans, ELA discussion guides, and materials designed to support rigorous, engaging instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41% average increase in AP participation after one year of NMSI services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and regional.

• Clayton County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026NMSI and Clayton County Public Schools launched a strategic partnership to elevate STEM and literacy instruction for hundreds of educators. The innovative professional development program equips math, science, and English teachers with tools and strategies to boost student learning and college readiness.
• GEAR UP South CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2025GEAR UP South Carolina partnered with NMSI in a new $560K initiative to expand high-quality STEM professional development across seven school districts. The partnership supports up to 270 teachers through workshops, coaching, and collaborative training to elevate STEM education statewide.
• University of Houston's teachHouston programcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2023NMSI partners with University of Houston's teachHouston program on the New Teacher Academy to support STEM teacher recruitment and retention through professional development.
• EmersoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmerson, one of the world's largest semiconductor leaders, has invested for two years in teacher professional development and hands-on student programming. Emerson's CEO Lal Karsanbhai has personally participated in We Love STEM events, and employees lead student projects. Emerson also participates in initiatives like We Love STEM.
• General MotorssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Motors amplifies NMSI's work through social media and community engagement, helping raise awareness of STEM education initiatives.
• Semi FoundationregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Semi Foundation collaborates with NMSI and Helios on Arizona regional STEM initiatives, including student showcases at Semicon West and Semicon Junior conferences.
• Department of Defense STEMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNMSI participates in the DoD STEM Education Consortium, focusing on career-connected learning. The Department of Defense works with NMSI on initiatives to engage students in STEM throughout elementary, middle, and high school.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education): Member organization providing professional development, standards, and certification for educators integrating technology and STEM. Overlaps with NMSI in teacher PD and STEM identity building, but operates as a broader membership and certification body.
• ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): Long-established educator association offering professional development, publications, and whole-child / curriculum resources. Overlaps with NMSI in K-12 teacher PD, instructional leadership, and curriculum support, but serves a much wider topic footprint.
• Discovery Education: Established provider of digital K-12 STEM content, textbooks, and teacher resources used widely across US districts. Comparable in K-12 STEM target market and teacher audience, but a much larger commercial incumbent with proprietary digital content rather than a services-based PD model.
• WestEd: Nonprofit education research, development, and service agency providing professional learning and technical assistance to schools and districts. Comparable in K-12 PD services and grant-funded district work, but with a broader research and policy orientation.

Direct peers

• Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Nonprofit providing STEM curriculum and teacher training for K-12 schools. Closely comparable in target audience (K-12 STEM teachers and students), mission (STEM workforce pipeline), and district partnership GTM, though PLTW leads with a defined curriculum whereas NMSI leads with PD services.
• TNTP (The New Teacher Project): Nonprofit focused on teacher effectiveness, professional development, and teacher policy reform. Direct peer in the K-12 teacher PD space, with overlapping district partnerships and similar funder base of foundations and government agencies.
• Teach For America: Large nonprofit developing and placing teachers in high-need K-12 schools. Highly comparable in mission (addressing educational inequity), nonprofit funding model, and teacher pipeline / development focus, though TFA's model is teacher placement rather than ongoing PD.
• Battelle for Kids: Nonprofit that partners with school districts and state education agencies on STEM/STEAM strategy, leadership development, and teacher capacity building. Comparable in district-partnership GTM and focus on system-wide STEM improvement rather than single-school interventions.
• Code.org: Nonprofit expanding computer science and STEM access in K-12 schools through curriculum, teacher training, and advocacy. Comparable as a K-12 STEM nonprofit funded by philanthropy with district partnerships and teacher PD offerings.

Others

• STEM Next Opportunity Fund: Fund and field-building nonprofit focused on expanding equitable STEM learning. Connected to NMSI via shared board member Ron Ottinger and overlapping STEM equity mission; acts as a funder/ecosystem partner rather than direct PD provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalmathandscience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-math-and-science-initiative-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/nmsination

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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