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