The Global Teaching Project’s 8th annual Advanced STEM Winter Instructional Program again provided students taking Advanced Placement science courses through GTP in rural Mississippi school districts an opportunity to learn from extraordinary teachers and tutors from around the country in a residential, university-based program. This year’s Winter Program, held from January 11-18th, featured an expanded format and drew well over 200 participants, a record.
Yale University | AP Physics (Summer Program) Meet Dylan Yang, a student-athlete at Yale University, where he studies Environmental Studies with a focus on green engineering and renewable energy. Dylan joined the Global Teaching Project during our 2025 Summer Program, where he supported students in AP Physics. Originally from Suffern, New York, Dylan brings a strong background in youth mentorship—having coached football and basketball, and volunteered extensively in his community. He’s also a Defensive End on the Yale football team and part of a back-to-back Ivy League championship squad. Dylan made a meaningful impact during the summer, supporting students academically while serving …
Dartmouth College | AP Biology Meet Noah Amidon, a third-year student at Dartmouth College, where he majors in Quantitative Social Science with minors in International Studies and Computer Science. Originally from Oxford, Mississippi, Noah brings both academic excellence and a deep commitment to service. On campus, he’s active in Model UN, the Elections Planning and Advisory Committee, and College Democrats. This is Noah’s third year tutoring AP Biology with the Global Teaching Project—helping students master challenging content and build confidence in STEM. About the Course – AP Biology: From the smallest molecules to complex ecosystems, AP Biology explores how life …
Watch Now: Our very own Oso Ifesinachukwu, Director of Outreach and Student Engagement, sat down with Delta News to discuss how our blended AP classes are transforming access to college-level learning for students in the Mississippi Delta and beyond. Oso shares how the Global Teaching Project is expanding opportunity, equity, and academic rigor in communities that have long been underserved — and why this work matters now more than ever. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Watch the Interview: Opening doors: Virtual AP classes bring college-level learning to Delta students | Conversations with Candi | deltanews.tv
Jackson, Mississippi | January 16–18, 2026 In partnership with Jackson State University, the Global Teaching Project will host the Advanced STEM Winter Program over MLK weekend—marking the 97th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now in its 9th year, the Advanced STEM Access Program brings rigorous STEM opportunities to high-achieving high school students, especially from rural communities—advancing the same ideal we honor this weekend: equal opportunity for all. Students will explore Jackson’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement through visits to: Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Mississippi State Capitol Jackson State University Featured Speakers include: Dr. Lakia Scott – Yale University …
The Global Teaching Project is proud to welcome its Teaching Assistants for the 2025-26 school year! CLICK HERE FOR TEACHING ASSISTANT BIOS These 30 elite college student STEM majors and recent graduates represent the very best their universities have to offer. Hailing from leading universities around the country—including Yale, Harvard, Stanford, University of Virginia, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, Dartmouth, University of Illinois, University of North Carolina, Mississippi State, and University of Mississippi—these Teaching Assistants work with GTP’s AP classes both in-person and virtually. Teaching Assistants conduct regular tutoring sessions—typically twice weekly—via videoconference during the academic year, helping students to dive deeply into the material and work through challenging concepts. Teaching Assistants also have the opportunity to work with …
The Global Teaching Project continues to earn national recognition for its work expanding educational opportunity. Within days of a Yale University article detailing GTP’s “unique success” in providing disadvantaged high school students access to advanced STEM courses, the Harvard Graduate School of Education sent out a piece praising GTP tutors for delivering “powerful lessons” amidst “many challenges”. That piece, included in a HGSE newsletter, is part of a collaboration between HGSE and GTP to recruit talented tutors for GTP’s Advanced STEM Access Program. Read Harvard Graduate School of Education piece on GTP Just as the Yale article focuses on the strong nexus between GTP and the Yale community, …
Each summer for past 9 years, the Global Teaching Project has brought together students and teachers from around the state, and educators and tutors from across the country, for GTP’s annual Advanced STEM Summer Preparatory Program. The residential program, held at Mississippi State University, features immersive instruction to prepare students for AP STEM courses to be offered through GTP in the upcoming school year, with separate instructional tracks for AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics 1, and AP Statistics. Learning sessions include extensive hands-on activities, and are supplemented by evening projects and homework sessions, recreational activities, and workshops on college admissions and financial aid. Thanks to the dedication of school administrators, …
A few days ago, high school students across Mississippi completed their Advanced Placement courses by taking rigorous AP exams. A decade ago, before Global Teaching Project launched its Advanced STEM Access Program, AP exams were a non-event in most of Mississippi, outside a very few, relatively comfortable enclaves. A 2014 College Board study reported that Mississippi had, by a clear margin, the lowest AP participation and performance levels in the country. AP courses prepare students for college rigor, enhance admission prospects, and can reduce tuition costs by enabling students to earn college credit prior to enrollment. Yet a Congressional …
Students of all backgrounds have the aptitude and work ethic needed to excel if provided a quality education, write former Governor Barbour and former Congressman Espy.
