Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education

The Office of the Under Secretary for Education defines the Institution’s educational priorities. It oversees the Smithsonian’s collective initiatives, communication strategies, and funding for programs that benefit learners of all ages.

On July 15-17, 2025, the Office of the Under Secretary for Education will host its annual National Education Summit!

This year's theme is: "Together We Thrive: One Nation, Indivisible." PreK-12 educators, librarians, media specialists, and policymakers nationwide are invited to participate in sessions exploring four distinct track themes:

• Dialogues Across Past, Present, and Future
• Many Voices, One Nation
• Power of Place
• Transformative Teaching Tools

Each track features free online webinars led by museum experts, educators, and invited partners as well as in-person skill-building workshops and deep-dive discussions at the Smithsonian. No matter how you participate, you'll gain classroom-ready ideas and valuable insights to take back to your school or organization.