Save the date for NED Conference 2025

Join educators from across Minnesota State for the annual Network for Educational Development (NED) Teaching and Learning Conference, themed “Promoting Equity through Data Practices.” This hybrid event offers a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and collaborative learning opportunities focused on equity, innovation, and data-informed teaching.
This event is a collaborative effort between the Network for Educational Development, the Faculty and Professional Learning Center, and talented session contributors from across our state’s universities, coming together to share insights, strategies, and innovations that support equitable teaching and learning.

Keynote Highlight

On Thursday, September 25 at 10 a.m., hear from Dr. Ronald Ferguson, founder of the Tripod Project for school improvement and faculty member at Harvard Kennedy School. Dr. Ferguson will share insights from his work on the “7 Cs” of effective teaching – a framework grounded in student voice and classroom experience. His keynote will explore how data can be used to promote equity and excellence in education, drawing from decades of research and leadership in the field.

Daily Schedule Overview

Thursday, September 25 – Conference Day 1
    • 9 a.m.: Welcome & Opening Remarks

 

    • 10 a.m.: Keynote by Dr. Ronald Ferguson

 

    • 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Breakout Sessions

Friday, September 26 – Conference Day 2
    • 9 a.m.: Day 2 Kickoff

 

    • 10 a.m.: Student Panel

 

    • 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Breakout Sessions

 

    3:30 p.m.: Conference Wrap-Up
 

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