2024 Fall Retreat and Annual Meeting
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) is excited to host the 2024 Fall Retreat and Annual Meeting at the National Academy of Sciences building in Washington, DC. These meetings are an opportunity for NAEd grantees and members to meet, interact, and learn from one another.
Day 1 – Wednesday, Oct. 23
3:00 – 3:30p
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Registration
3:30 – 4:00p
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Welcome
4:00 – 5:00p
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Grantee interaction
5:00 – 6:00p
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Former Fellows Panels
Dissertation Former Fellows Panel
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Postdoctoral Former Fellows Panel
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7:00 – 9:00p
Kennedy Center
Grantee reception
Day 2 – Thursday, Oct. 24
8:00 – 9:00a
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Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30a
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Large Group Session
Doing Work that Matters in Difficult Times
“Doing Work that Matters in Difficult Times” explores the challenges and opportunities faced by educators in an era of global and academic unrest. We’ll discuss strategies for:
- Maintaining focus on impactful teaching and research
- Addressing student concerns about world events
- Navigating institutional pressures and changes
- Finding meaning and purpose in academic work during turbulent times
10:30 – 11:00a
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Break
11:00a – 12:30p
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Fellow Forums I
FF - 1
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FF - 2
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FF - 3
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12:30 – 2:00p
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Lunch
12:45 – 1:45p
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PDC Meeting (members only)
2:00 – 3:00p
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Breakout Sessions
Mentoring
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Discussant Meeting
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Affinity Groups
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Break
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3:00 – 3:30p
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Break
3:30 – 5:00p
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Small Group Sessions
Navigating and Securing an Academic Position
“Navigating and Securing an Academic Position” will guide grantees through the intricacies of obtaining and succeeding in tenure-track academic positions today. We’ll discuss strategies for:
- Understanding the academic job market landscape
- Preparing for and excelling in interviews and job talks
- Negotiating offers effectively, including salary, startup packages, and teaching load
- Navigating the tenure process and meeting institutional expectations
- Balancing research, teaching, and service commitments
Beyond the Academy
“Beyond the Academy” explores career paths for academics outside traditional tenure-track academic positions. We’ll explore:
- Alternative career options leveraging your academic preparation
- Pros and cons of leaving academia
- Transferable knowledge valued in non-academic sectors
- Strategies for transitioning to industry, non-profits, government roles, or establishing new organizations
- Maintaining research interests outside university settings
Finding Joy (and Balance)
“Finding Joy (and Balance)” addresses the crucial challenge of maintaining personal well-being and professional satisfaction in demanding academic environments. We’ll explore:
- Strategies for work-life balance in academia
- Identifying and prioritizing sources of joy in your work
- Techniques for managing stress and preventing burnout
- Creating boundaries and learning to say ‘no’
- Cultivating meaningful personal and professional relationships
- How to transform academia’s culture to value joy
3:30 – 5:00p
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NAEd Board Meeting (members only)
6:30 – 9:00p
Howard University
Brown Lecture
Lecturer TBD
Day 3 – Friday, Oct. 25
8:00 – 9:00a
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Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30a
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Fellow Forums II
FF - 4
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FF - 5
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FF - 6
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10:30 – 11:00a
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Break
11:00a – 12:30p
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Fellow Forums III
FF - 7
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FF - 8
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FF - 9
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12:30 – 2:00p
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Lunch
12:45 – 1:45p
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NAEd New Member Orientation (members only)
2:00 – 3:00p
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Breakout Sessions
Mentoring
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Discussant Meeting
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Affinity Groups
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Break
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3:00 – 3:30p
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Break
3:30 – 5:00p
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Plenary Session I
Student and Educator Mental Health: The K-12 Crisis and How Research Can Help To Address It
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6:30 – 9:30p
The Hamilton
NAEd Reception and Dinner
Day 4 – Saturday, Oct. 26
8:00 – 9:00a
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Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00a
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Plenary Session II
Accelerating the Passage of Research into Policy: Challenges and Opportunities
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