National Academy of Education

Wānanga co-Deputy Chair Elected to the National Academy of Education 

Co-Deputy Chair of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Council, Distinguished Professor- Linda Tuhiwai Smith has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Education (NAEd), marking a significant milestone for Māori education research on the global stage.  

Reflecting on this recognition, Linda emphasises the global relevance of mātauranga Māori. 

“I believe this recognition highlights the international impact of Māori education research, particularly our contributions to Indigenous education. It emphasises the significance of our work as Kaupapa Māori researchers from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, not only within our communities but also in broader global contexts.” 

Carol Lee, president of the National Academy of Education said: “Education, broadly conceived, is foundational to preparing students across ages to navigate the complexities of our democratic experiment in governance, the increased interdependence of our modern world, productive workforce participation, and their personal development as humans. Our distinguished colleagues now joining the National Academy of Education bring the range of expertise and commitments needed for our field to update itself and wrestle with these complexities continuously. We are delighted and honoured that this cohort of scholars will join us in tackling these complexities.”   

The National Academy of Education advances high quality education research and its use in policy and practice. The Academy consists of U.S. members and international associates who are elected based on outstanding scholarship or leadership related to education. Nominations are submitted by individual Academy members once a year for review and election by the organisation’s membership. In addition to serving on expert study panels that address pressing issues in education, members are also deeply engaged in the Academy’s professional development fellowship programs.