Ann R. Edwards is a nationally recognized leader in mathematics education with over 30 years of experience in research and development in mathematics learning, instructional practice, teacher learning, curriculum development, and policy. Throughout her work, which spans K–12, postsecondary, and adult education contexts, she brings a deep commitment to addressing issues of equity that shape mathematics teaching and learning to improve the mathematics learning experiences and outcomes for all students. Edwards came to WestEd from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and, prior to that, the University of Maryland, College Park, where she was a faculty member focusing on research on mathematics teaching, teacher learning, and professional development, with a particular focus on achieving equity and serving marginalized student populations. She has published in numerous journals and books.
Edwards received a BA in applied mathematics from Harvard University and an MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in education in mathematics, science, and technology.
- Grades K–2
- Grades 3–5
- Grades 6–8
- Grades 9–12
- Post-secondary
- Mathematics
- Research, Data, and Assessments
- Professional Learning
- Equitable evaluation
- Federal Agency
- Foundations
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