
William Schmidt
28 May 2025
It is with deep sadness and heartfelt sympathy that we announce the passing of our esteemed fellow Bill Schmidt.
Bill Schmidt was a valued part of our academy for many years, and his dedication, warmth, and contributions touched the lives of many. As founder of the Center for the Study of Curriculum Policy he was not only interested in enhancing education, but eager to establish equality of opportunity for students, which can clearly be seen in his other works as well.
Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to his family, loved ones, and all who were close to him during this difficult time. We will cherish Bill’s memory and hold it in the highest regard.
In silent remembrance,
Kadriye Ercikan and Olga Troitschanskaia, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the IAE
Bio and Research Interest
William Schmidt was a University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University and founder and director of the Center for the Study of Curriculum Policy. He held faculty appointments in Statistics and Education. Previously he served as National Research Coordinator and Executive Director of the US National Center which oversaw participation of the United States in the IEA sponsored Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). He had published in numerous journals including the Journal of the American Statistical Association, Journal of Educational Statistics, the Journal of Educational Measurement, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, American Affairs Journal, Education Researcher, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and the Journal of Curriculum Studies. He co-authored twelve books including: Why Schools Matter, Inequality for All, and Schooling Across the Globe: What We Have Learned from Sixty Years of Mathematics and Science International Assessments.