The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. The award supports individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, analysis, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world. Each student is awarded $27,500 and receives mentorship from NAEd Fellows.
Global aspirations: K-12 Mandarin-English dual immersion schooling for diverse communities
"I’ve been so inspired by how families, teachers, and school and district leadership who come from different backgrounds work together to better the schooling of even more diverse students." Read more about Park's research.
‘We, on the other side’: Black Internationalism against the Lusophone World, 1950s-1980s
"It is my hope that this work will further our understanding of the histories of Black internationalism, the conditions of possibility for transnational solidarity, and the intellectual legacy of global struggles against racism and colonialism." Read more about Gordon's research.
De-privatization and Democratization of a Chilean School: When Hard Work and Good Intentions Are not Enough
"My research isn't about heroes and villains but about the importance of values and beliefs in creating a supportive environment where all students are supported to flourish personally, academically, and socially." Read more about Rojas's research.
Teachers as Critical and Constrained Learners and Actors for Racial Justice in Schools
"Teacher antiracism preparation and development is crucial but we cannot lose sight of how teachers are positioned within dynamic systems, schools, and policy landscapes." Read more about Esboldt's research.