May 2014
NCTM Research Committee surveyed membership about Grand Challenges

March 2015
NCTM Research Committee commentary published in JRME

April 2015
NCTM Research Committee held public forums to discuss Grand Challenge process at NCSM, NCTM Annual Meeting, and the NCTM Research Conference

July 2015
Letters sent to professional organizations to seek participation

July-October 2015
Solicit Grand Challenge nominations via NCTM website

August 2015
NCTM issues press release on Grand Challenge initiative

Fall 2015
Informal conversations at professional meetings including NCTM Regional and PME-NA

NCTM Research Committee seeks funding for professional convening

February 2016
NCTM Research Committee facilitates convening to discuss (based on funding availability)

April-May 2016
Grand Challenges posted on NCTM website for comment period

Summer 2016
Working Group convenes to process comments and make recommendations for Grand Challenges

NCTM Research Committee writes JRME commentary that outlines the Grand Challenges and their significance