I Am…The American Dream

Wednesday, November 12-Saturday, November 15, 2025

The DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City

300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
1-703-416-4100
hilton.com/en/hotels/dcaaedt-doubletree-washington-dc-crystal-city

Hosted by Alexandria City Public Schools

Transportation Information

Each district is responsible for making their own transportation arrangements (flights and shuttle service)

Flight Information

Reagan National Airport (DCA) – In Arlington, VA, this airport is Metro accessible.

Ground Transportation

There is a complimentary airport shuttle from Regan National Airport to the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City.

Other Flight Options:

Dulles International Airport (IAD) – About 45-60 minutes from Arlington, VA depending on traffic. This airport is Metro accessible.
Baltimore International Airport (BWI) – About 60 minutes from Arlington, VA but if there is high traffic, it can take two hours.
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO complimentary ground transportation shuttle to/from IAD or BWI and the conference hotel.

Contact us

Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN)
Wisconsin Center for Education Research
1025 W. Johnson St., Suite 697
Madison, WI 53706

Phone: 608.263.1565
Email: msan@wcer.wisc.edu

Accessibility issues? Contact the WCER Webmaster.

MSAN's Impact

"[MSAN is] transforming our thinking one student at a time."
~ PD conference attendee
"This is the best conference I've ever attended of any kind. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
~ PD conference attendee
"This was a fabulous mini-conference! Every minute taught me something and made me think more deeply about work at my school and in my district."
~ PD conference attendee
"The experience that the Minority Student Achievement Network has given me is one that I will cherish for the rest of my life."
~ MSAN Scholar Jazin Rocha, HBW 10th grader, Arlington Public Schools
"I wish more teachers had the opportunity to hear and have this experience."
~ PD conference attendee
"This meeting is a place to get ideas and courage."
~ MSAN RPC Member
"Meeting with this select group of superintendents reinforces and builds commitment/capacity to address diversity as a strength, not a challenge."
~ MSAN Superintendent
"This was very informative and very rich in network and strategies from the districts."
~ PD conference attendee
"I liked how different people from different states came to contribute their ideas and find a way to close the achievement gap."
~ Student conference attendee
"I see myself as a representative of my school and a person who can provide different perspectives to others in regards to the achievement gap."
~ Student conference attendee
"Just being here [helps me know] that I'm working to better my district and strengthen my leadership skills."
~ Student conference attendee
"Thank you much! … I attend quite a bit of professional development and many conferences. This conference has by far changed my mindset and how I address my daily work. I am so grateful for the opportunity!"
~ Andrea Dinan, Ed.D. - Director of Service-Learning & Experiential Programs, Princeton Public Schools
"MSAN is AMAZING and more students should join-real life learning experience."
~ Student conference attendee
"...when we came together with our own district to put together our action plan, that made me feel like I can make a huge change in the world."
~ Student conference attendee

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Interested in Supporting MSAN?
MSAN always seeks to expand its partnerships and circles of support. There are multiple ways to to support including sponsoring students and educators to attend MSAN’s annual conferences. All support provided advances the mission and work of MSAN to increase access, achievement, and opportunity for students of color.

DONATE HERE

MSAN is housed within the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

2025 MSAN Student Conference: Transportation