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BW Walch Appoints New CEO

BW Walch, a prominent provider of evidence-based mathematics education solutions, recently announced a significant leadership change as Sean Lockwood has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the company's journey as it seeks to enter a new phase of growth and innovation while continuing its mission of enhancing math achievement across the nation.

Al Noyes, who previously held the CEO position, will remain involved as the Chairman of the Board, ensuring a strategic partnership with Lockwood during this transition period. Noyes expressed confidence in Lockwood's capabilities, highlighting his proven track record in scaling educational organizations and maintaining their core mission and operational integrity.

Lockwood, bringing over two decades of leadership experience within the educational sector, is well-equipped to guide BW Walch through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. His background includes building high-performing teams, enhancing operational structure, and successfully leading organizations through strategic transformations. His focus remains steadfast on supporting educators and improving student outcomes.

As school districts across the United States aim to improve their students' math performance while addressing previous learning gaps, they are increasingly emphasizing coherent systems that integrate curriculum, professional learning, and assessments. There is a marked increase in demand for research-backed educational solutions that yield measurable results. BW Walch continues to play a pivotal role by offering high-quality curricula and professional learning resources aimed at empowering teachers.

Among its notable products is a customizable high school math curriculum, powered by a proprietary Curriculum Engine, alongside the Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP)—a professional learning system recognized for its robust evidence in improving math education.

Lockwood emphasized the importance of BW Walch's role during this critical time for mathematics education in the U.S. In his words, “I am honored to join BW Walch at such a pivotal time. Educators nationwide work tirelessly to enhance student achievement; BW Walch is uniquely positioned to support these efforts with solutions grounded in research that yield significant outcomes.