Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026

THE BOND ACADEMY

The BOND Academy, BOND’s annual conference, will take place from April 24 – April 26, 2026 at Bowie State University, the oldest HBCU in Maryland. The Academy features powerful presentations and discussions on instructional strategies, career advancement, community building, cultural proficiency, and social emotional learning, primarily through the lens of male educators of color. Practitioners at every level of education (teachers, professors, counselors, para-educators, administrators, central office staff, student teachers) are welcome, as well as community leaders, board of education members, elected officials, and interested community members.

LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS

A block of hotel rooms are reserved for our guests. Kindly reserve your room prior to March 11, 2026. Any guests wishing to reserve after this date will be subject to regular rate and availability.

Courtyard by Marriott Bowie
16800 Science Drive, MD, 20715
240-544-1400

BOND ACADEMY, Verbal Code: BONC

Bowie State University

The BOND Academy 2026 will be held at Bowie State University.
14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715

ABOUT THE BOND PROJECT

The Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project is committed to advancing efforts to recruit, develop, retain, and empower male educators of color. The BOND Project demonstrates its commitment through professional enrichment, mentoring, scholarship, and fellowship activities across the country.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM BOND ACADEMY 2025

PLEASE NOTE

BOND Academy 2024

Purchases made for the BOND Academy are nonrefundable, but they are transferable until one week prior to the start date of the event.

Please note that requests made to info@bondeducators.org after the one week time period will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may not be processed before the event start date.