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The National Academy of Education awards two professional development fellowship programs in partnership with the Spencer Foundation. These programs seek to encourage new generations of scholars to undertake and strengthen research relevant to the improvement of education and support early-career scholars working in critical areas of education research. In addition, fellows participate in professional development retreats with National Academy of Education members, senior scholars, and other leaders in the field.
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The National Academy of Education is dedicated to advancing high-quality education research for use in policy and practice. Learn more about our current initiatives and reports.
RECENT NEWS
Remembering the Lives and Careers of Seven NAEd Members
We recently learned of the very sad news that seven NAEd members have passed away: Bernard Bailyn, David Cohen, Miriam Ben-Peretz, James Greeno, Valerie Lee, Fritz Oser, and Finis Welch. We join their families and friends in grieving these incredible scholars, whose...
Welcome 2020 NAEd/Spencer Dissertation and Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Development Awardees
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral and Dissertation Fellowships and Research Development Awards. These programs provide funding and professional development to early-career researchers...
NAEd Releases New Report on Improving Reading Comprehension
June 9, 2020 – The National Academy of Education (NAEd) released a new report: Reaping the Rewards of the Reading for Understanding Initiative. This report synthesizes findings from scholarship conducted over the past decade as part of a large-scale federal investment...
Upcoming Events
2021 Spring Fellows Retreat
March 10-12, 2021