Decision Maker

David Coleman

Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs

David Coleman is a highly influential figure in the field of American education reform. He is best known for his key role in the development of the Common Core State Standards Initiative, contributing his expertise in curriculum design and education standards. A graduate of Yale University and completing his Rhodes scholarship at Oxford, Coleman held the position of the President of the College Board from 2012 to 2020. In this role, he executed a comprehensive redesign of the SAT exam to better reflect the coursework of high schools. His work, which emphasizes critical thinking skills and understanding complex materials, has left a lasting impact on American education policies and practices.