NTHF Call for Proposals Education Summit 2026

NTHF Call for Proposals

Present at the NTHF Education Summit 2026!

About the Summit

The National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF), in partnership with Pegasus Springs Education Collective,
invites educators, researchers, thought leaders, and advocates to submit proposals to present at the 2026 Education Summit.

The Summit will bring together NTHF inductees, classroom educators, administrators, students, and education supporters from across the nation for a three-day collaborative experience. Together, we will honor the profession, share best practices, and inspire the future of teaching and learning.

Presenters selected to share their expertise at the Summit will receive access to our special presenter package, offered at a 50% discount. This package is $599 and includes 3 nights of hotel accommodations at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, full conference registration, and group meals.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: January 16, 2026
Summit Dates: June 29 – July 1, 2026

Presentation Formats

General Session Addresses (plenary sessions, inspirational and forward-looking)
Breakout Sessions (interactive 60–75 minute workshops or panels)
Spotlight Talks (15 minute, high-impact presentations focused on a single idea or practice)

Possible Topics

We welcome proposals that align with the Summit’s mission of Celebrating Our Profession, Inspiring Our Future and that fit into one or more of these focus areas (with examples provided but you are not limited to these bullet areas):

Learning and Teaching:

Curriculum for the Current Era
Student-Centered Instruction
Technology (culture, use in classroom, policy, etc.)

Student Success and Well-Being:

Student Voice and Agency
Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered Practice
Social Emotional Learning

Leadership and Culture

Leading while Teaching
Building a Collaborative Learning Culture
Partnerships with Families, Communities, and Civic Leaders
Commitment to Equity

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee based on:

Relevance to Summit themes and focus areas
Potential to inspire and impact participants
Clarity, originality, and applicability
Opportunities for participant engagement
Learning Outcomes that have the greatest influence on educators and students

How to Submit

Please fill out the form below. Questions may be directed to Maddie Fennell, NTHF Executive Director mfennell@emporia.edu.

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

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Give us the first and last name(s) of anyone presenting with you (please separate with a comma)(Required)

ie – Shine Brite, Boo Scary

Please list any organization you are affiliated with for this presentation and your role in this organization(Required)

ie – teacher at West Middle School, Northwest School District in South Middleton OR Executive Director at Teaching is Wonderful Co.

Please include your brief bio. If there is more than one presenter, you can include their bio here as well.(Required)

Title of Proposed Session(Required)

Abstract(Required)

Provide a clear description of your presentation. (150-200 words)

Intended Audience(Required)

Select all that apply.

Teachers

Administrators

Community Members

Students

Other

Learning Outcomes(Required)

Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.

Format of the Session(Required)

Keynote

Breakout

Spotlight

Connection to Focus Areas(Required)

Explain how your session contributes to the Summit’s themes and focus areas.

NTHF Call for Proposals

Submit Your Session Proposal