NWEA Fusion education conference overview

The very real magic of Fusion

Everything at Fusion is based on the idea that growth is a shared journey, one that requires a meaningful collaboration between the key adults and role models in a child’s life. Education leaders and teachers return to Fusion year after year to collaborate and share their one-of-a-kind insights for turning their numbers into hope and growth, their data into plans for a bright future.

“My favorite part of Fusion is . . . “

See what your colleagues from around the world had to say about their experiences at Fusion 2025!


95% of last year’s attendees surveyed agree . . .

Fusion delivers the goods when it comes to a satisfying learning experience. There’s not only so much to learn, there’s so much to be gained:

Make lifelong connections

“ My favorite part of Fusion is definitely meeting other educators from around the country who may be facing some of the same problems of practice that I have and just learning from them. It’s been a great experience.”

—Steven Hornyak, Chief Innovation Officer, Houston County School District, GA

Get use-tomorrow strategies

“ My favorite part of Fusion so far has really been the practical strategies that we’ve gotten in each of our sessions that we’re able to take back and implement right away in our district.”

—Lucresy Goff, Elementary ELA Coordinator, Humble ISD, TX

Build your career

“I’m definitely excited to use all the things that we’ve learned as we’re planning for next year.”

—Michael Morris, Dean of Scholars, Mission Grammar School, MA

Feel the energy

“I always learn how to improve student outcomes. And it’s just very exciting! The energy is like no other, and I just can’t wait to go to the one next year.”

Christina CallLewandowski, Director of Assessment and Accountability, Urbana School District #116, IL

Celebrate what unites us

“ It was amazing to share with you guys what happens in Colombia in our school. Even though we have so many things that are different, there’s also many that are similar that makes us be part of one same team.”

—Felipe Moreno, Bilingualism Director, Gimnasio la Montaña, Colombia

Enjoy all the perks

“My favorite part about Fusion is getting to travel with people on my team.”

—Katie Kelly, Teacher, St. Therese School, KY

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