USA Festival of Education
Saturday 28 September 2024,

St Andrew's Episcopal School, Potomac, Maryland

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2nd USA Festival of Education

The Festival of Education, a renowned event created by Wellington College in the UK, is set to take place for a second time in the USA in 2024. Aimed at educators, this Festival provides an unparalleled platform for teachers to learn, grow and connect with other like-minded individuals in the field of education.

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Festival keynotes

We are delighted to host two remarkable keynote speakers for the USA Festival of Education. Opening the festival is Natalie Wexler, author of  The Knowledge Gap. Closing the day, we are honored to welcome Dr. Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) at the U.S. Department of Education, who will share her powerful insights on the future of education and workforce readiness. These keynotes are set to be highlights of an unforgettable day!

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Dr. Amy Loyd
Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Department of Education
Natalie-Wexler
Natalie Wexler
Author, The Knowledge Gap

About the Festival of Education​

The first USA Festival of Education took place on October 21st 2023, on the beautiful grounds of St Andrew's Episcopal School. Located just outside of Washington D.C. in Potomac, Maryland. The Festival attracted several hundred educators from across the USA and beyond.

The Festival is a renowned event created by Wellington College in the UK, and is set to take place for the second time in the USA in September.  Aimed at educators, this Festival provides an unparalleled platform for teachers to learn, grow and connect with other like-minded individuals in the field of education.

With its tagline, "Where those who inspire find their own inspiration," the Festival promises to be a space where educators can share their innovative ideas, participate in insightful discussions, and engage in activities designed to foster creativity and collaboration. As a Festival that has gained widespread recognition in the UK, the Festival of Education is sure to be a valuable experience for teachers in the US looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of education.

Don’t miss the 2nd USA Festival of Education.

Festival partners

The USA Festival of Education is a collaboration between the following four organisations. If you want to become a Festival partner through our sponsorship and exhibition options, find out more here.

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Testimonials

Prof Daniel Willingham
@DTWillingham

If you ever have the chance to come to an event of this sort - GRAB IT.

Kent Wetzel
@KentWetzelFCPS

What a great event, ready to do it all again next year with even more educators from around the US.

Danielle Bendorf
@FCPSBendorf

Awesome weekend with some fabulous educators! So inspired!

Dominic Phillips-Moore
@Dominic_Leader

Wow! I mean really wow! The @EducationFestUS was amazing!! I got to engage in different workshops about various topics to help better my practices as an educator and soon to be teacher!! And a bonus... I got to see my good friends and meet new friends!

Patrice Bain
@PatriceBain1

It was a powerful day. #EducationFest is a gift.

Zach Groshell
@MrZachG

I just went to my first conference that didn’t have any icebreakers or kumbaya circles. All we did was talked research and effective teaching. Weird, I know. @EducationFestUS, the best conference I’ve ever been to.

Festival Tickets

Grab your tickets today for the 2nd USA Festival of Education.

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  • Public School teachers, staff, administrators, and families | $40
  • Independent school teachers, staff, administrations, and families| $80
  • Student Teachers (18+) | $25
  • Commercial Organization Staff | $120
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About the host school

St. Andrew's Episcopal School (MD USA) is located just outside of Washington, DC with a mission to know and inspire each child in an inclusive community dedicated to exceptional teaching, learning, and service. Founded in 1978, St. Andrew’s is a co-educational independent day school, enrolling approximately 700 students in preschool through grade 12. St. Andrew’s faculty and staff uphold a powerfully innovative, positive culture that challenges and supports one of the most broadly diverse student bodies in greater Washington. St. Andrew's has a strong commitment to innovative teaching and learning, fueled by an excellent faculty professional development program focused on training 100% of its teachers in the most promising research and strategies in the science of teaching and learning.

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