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Featured Speakers
The real-life subject of the movie Freedom Writers starring Hilary Swank, Erin Gruwell and her students wrote The Freedom Writers Diary, a New York Times bestseller that chronicles Erin’s extraordinary journey with 150 high school students who dubbed themselves the “Freedom Writers” in homage to the Freedom Riders of the Civil Rights Movement.
Erin Gruwell
Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed
Thursday, June 22
Teacher and educational activist Dwayne Reed promotes a message of love and equity in education. After seeing viral success with the release of his educational music video, "Welcome to the 4th Grade," he’s been on a mission to convince the world that relationships mean everything in education, and that every child, no matter their race or social status, deserves a fair chance at a quality education.
Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed
Friday, June 23
Friday, June 23
An instructional coach, Monica Washington supports teachers and education leaders in making positive shifts in instruction and leadership. The 2014 Texas Teacher of the Year, a 2015 Milken Unsung Hero Fellow, and a 2015 NEA Foundation Global Fellow, Monica blogs for Education Week and wrote the most read and shared opinion post for 2017.
Monica Washington
Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed
Saturday, June 24
Hill Visits are Back!
New DIY Guide is Available
Download the DIY Visit Guide to meet with your Senator or Representative in person on Capitol Hill while you are at the National Schools to Watch Conference!​
Conference Schedule
Thursday, June 22
9:30 - 11:30 am
General Session - Erin Gruwell, Freedom Writers
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11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:00 - 3:45 pm
Breakout Sessions
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4:00 - 5:30 pm
STW Awards Gala - New Schools
Friday, June 23
9:30 - 11:30 am
General Session - Dwayne Reed
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1:00 - 3:45 pm
Breakout Sessions
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4:00 - 5:30 pm
STW Awards Gala - Redesignating Schools
Saturday, June 24
8:30 - 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 11:30 am
General Session - Monica Washington
Schedule is subject to change.
SCHOOLS TO WATCH
AWARD CELEBRATIONS
GALAS ARE BACK!
NEW AND REDESIGNATING
SCHOOLS TO WATCH
will be honored LIVE in D.C. in June!
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Bring your team, dress to the nines, and celebrate your success!
Thursday, June 22 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm
NEW SCHOOLS TO WATCH
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Friday, June 23 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm
REDESIGNATING SCHOOLS TO WATCH
Early Bird
Register before January 31, 2023
Schools to Watch: $379 per person
Non-STW: $399
Standard Rate
Register between
February 1, 2023 and April 15, 2023
Schools to Watch: $429 per person
Non-STW: $469 per person
Don't Be Late!
Register between
April 15, 2023 and the day of the event
Schools to Watch: $479 per person
Non-STW: $499 per person
ALL ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE AT:
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Crystal Gateway Marriott
(not Crystal City)
1700 Richmond Hwy.
Arlington, VA 22202
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Special Room Rate: $250 plus taxes & fees
Make your hotel reservations online
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
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For many teams, one of the best parts of the Schools to Watch recognition is sharing something that YOUR school does exceptionally well. What program or initiative stands out? What are you most proud of? What can you teach other schools from across the country to replicate at their sites?
Please submit a presentation idea that is interactive, useful, and fun! Resource sharing (of templates, example schedules, etc.) is encouraged. Sessions are 45 minutes in length.
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New This Year! Main Presenters Save $100
Once the presentation is accepted, a discount code will be sent to the main presenter. If you've already registered, we will refund you.