Don’t miss attending Carnegie Math Pathways Director Ann Edwards and other WestEd experts’ sessions at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) MathFest 2025 in Sacramento, California this August. Hope to see you there!

Future Directions for Mathematics Education Research, Policy, and Practice

This town hall will highlight findings from the Future Directions convening, sharing key recommendations in three areas: K–12 teacher preparation, undergraduate mathematics education, and K–12 career pathways. Participants will hear from education leaders and partners in policy, industry, and curriculum about a shared vision for progress and how to address current challenges in math education. Attendees will have the chance to engage with the report’s recommendations and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Date & Time

August 7, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. PST

Speakers: 

Ann Edwards, Director, Carnegie Math Pathways

Catherine Paolucci, Mathematical Association of America

Future Directions for Mathematics Education Research, Policy, and Practice (Continued)

Building on the town hall, this session will support participants in developing actionable strategies aligned with the Future Directions report. Emphasis will be placed on building initiatives across teacher preparation and early undergraduate instruction. Participants will engage in collaborative planning focused on innovative solutions made possible by emerging technologies and new data resources.
Note: Registration required.

Date & Time

August 8, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. PST

Speakers: 

Ann Edwards, Director, Carnegie Math Pathways

Catherine Paolucci, Mathematical Association of America

Redesigning Mathematics and Statistics Curricula in the Age of AI-Driven Computing

This session features strategies for incorporating AI tools into mathematics education, including classroom applications and curricular redesign. Presenters will explore instructional uses of AI and how departments are embedding computational thinking and AI into course outcomes.

Date & Time

August 8, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. PST

Sponsor: 

SIGMAA on Mathematics Instruction Using the Web (SIGMAA WEB)