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Remembering A. Wade Boykin. Jr.
It is with deep sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of our esteemed colleague and fellow Academy member, Dr. A. Wade Boykin, Jr., who left us on Saturday. Dr. Boykin was a distinguished scholar whose contributions to...
Remembering Lee Shulman
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of NAEd member and former president Lee Shulman on December 30, 2024. Below is a tribute to his life and career. We invite you to share your personal memories, stories, or messages by...
Remembering Clifton R. Wharton, Jr.
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Clifton R. Wharton Jr. on November 16, 2024. Below is a tribute to his life and career by The New York Times (source). He was the first African American to become president of a large...
NAEd Selects New President-Elect and Two New Board Members
Alfredo J. Artiles, a leading educational equity and special education scholar, has been selected as President-Elect of the National Academy of Education (NAEd). Two education leaders have also been...
The Recent Past
Webinars: 2025 NAEd Spencer Fellowships
NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Deadline to apply: October 3, 2024 The Dissertation Fellowship seeks to encourage...
Webinar: How to Address Racial, Ethnic, and Economic Segregation in K-12 Schools
On Wednesday, September 4th, from 1:00-2:30pm ET, join the National Academy of Education and the Equity Assistance...
2025 NAEd/Spencer Fellowships: accepting applications
We are now accepting applications for the National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation and Postdoctoral...
Webinar: How to Improve Student Social-Emotional Well-Being
On Tuesday, June 18, from 12:00-1:30pm ET, join the National Academy of Education and the Equity Assistance...
Congratulations to the 2024 NAEd/Spencer Fellowship Recipients!
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation...
Gloria Ladson-Billings on 60 Minutes
We are excited to share that on Sunday, May 5th, "60 Minutes" will air an inspiring segment featuring Gloria...