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Raising the Bar on Math Education – Lessons from Near and Far

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Event Overview

On March 28–29, the Forum for World Education convened global education leaders and researchers for a high-level discussion on the future of math education. The event featured international perspectives from OECD, the UK, China, and the U.S., and explored strategies to improve learning outcomes, curriculum reform, and youth engagement. Through keynote presentations, expert panels, and policy dialogue, the forum advanced actionable recommendations for strengthening math education worldwide.

March 28th, Thursday
Pre-meeting Reception and Dinner

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Cheng Davis, Co-Founder & President of Forum for World Education (FWE)
Susan Sclafani, FWE Vice President & FWE Steering Committee Member

March 29th, Friday

Part 1: The Math Education Landscape and Vision for the Future
Moderator: A. Lin Goodwin, FWE Steering Committee & Academic Committee Member, Thomas More Brennan Chair Professor of Education, Boston College

International Perspectives on Math Education, Outcomes, and Goals for the Future
Presenter: Andreas Schleicher, FWE Steering Committee Member, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills, OECD

Remarks: Christine Choi (蔡若蓮), Secretary of Education, HKSAR Government, Hong Kong SAR (recorded)

Learning from the UK’s Experiences in Math Curriculum Reforms
Presenter: Charlie Stripp, Chief Executive and Director of the National Centre for Excellence in
Teaching Mathematics

Presenter: Zhang Minxuan, Professor, Shanghai Normal University (recorded)

Part 2: Panel with Recommendations for the Future

Levers for Improving Outcomes
Moderator: Geoffrey Phelps, Senior Research Scientist, Educational Testing Services

Panelists:
Maisha Moses, Executive Director of the Young People’s Project
Morgan Polikoff, Professor of Education, University of Southern California
Yvonne Lai, Professor of Mathematics, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Lightning Round and Wrap-up
Moderators:
Susan Sclafani, FWE Vice President & FWE Steering Committee Member
Geoffrey Phelps, Senior Research Scientist, Educational Testing Services

Closing Remarks
Cheng Davis, Co-Founder & President of Forum for World Education (FWE)
Andreas Schleicher, FWE Steering Committee Member, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills, OECD

Event Information

28 March 2024 - 29 March 2024

30 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036 United States
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