We invite you to join the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, Kennesaw State University's Bagwell College of Education, and Florida International University's Bob Moses Research Center, for our upcoming Critical Issues Forum, "Mathematical Literacy: The Key to Empowering the Next Generation," on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kennesaw State University.

Mathematical literacy is a critical skill that shapes economic opportunity, workforce readiness, and student success. This forum will explore how we can strengthen math education to better prepare the next generation of citizens with the tools they need to excel as individuals and give back to their communities. Discussions will focus on the importance of math literacy, innovative instructional approaches, and firsthand student experiences.

Featured speakers include:

• Dr. Kamau Bobb, Senior Director, Constellations Center for Equity in Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology

• Dr. Tonya Clarke, Math Coordinator, Clayton County Public Schools

• Mr. Bill Crombie, Director of Professional Development, The Algebra Project

• Ms. Maisha Moses, Executive Director, The Young People’s Project

• Dr. Brian Williams, Executive Director, The Bob Moses Research Center for Math Literacy Through Public Education

Register Now to Reserve Your Spot!

We hope you will join us for this important conversation on expanding math literacy and ensuring all students have the tools they need to succeed. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested.

If you have any questions or comments, please email Robert Gaines at rgaines@gpee.org.

Thank you for all your support, and we look forward to having you in attendance!

If anyone took pictures while at the conference, please send them to gamte2006@gmail.com.