The Opportunity Equation Initiative

The Institute for Advanced Study and Carnegie Corporation of New York together have established the Opportunity Equation initiative, which promotes equity and excellence in mathematics and science education for all students by engaging national and local decision makers and thought leaders to:

• Establish common mathematics and science standards that are fewer, clearer and higher, coupled with high-quality assessments

• Improve math and science teaching — and methods to recruit, prepare, support and manage the nation’s teaching talent

• Redesign schools and systems to deliver math and science learning more effectively

The initiative was created to carry out the recommendations in the Carnegie Corporation of New York-Institute for Advanced Study Commission on Mathematics and Science Education report entitled The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy.

The Opportunity Equation is Co-Chaired by Michele Cahill, Vice President for National Programs and Program Director for Urban Education at the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Phillip Griffiths, past Director and Professor of Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study.