After a successful reintroduction at last year’s Annual Meeting, the AERA Awards Ceremony Luncheon is returning for 2026. Read more

Explore timely insights from AERA Executive Director Tabbye Chavous on the critical role of rigorous education research in addressing pressing challenges in education—and the importance of sustained federal research investments:

• The Hill: “For education researchers, real-world solutions matter most”
• The Wall Street Journal: “DOGE Wreaks Havoc on Education Research”
• COSSA: “Why Social Science? Because It Gives Educators and Policymakers the Tools to Improve Education”

The AERA 2026 election opened on January 21, with voting by electronic ballot currently taking place. Read more

Major sessions and lectures at the 2026 Annual Meeting will spotlight timely and consequential topics for education researchers. Read more

The 2026 AERA Annual Meeting in Los Angeles will feature a robust lineup of 17 professional development and training courses spanning a wide range of topics in education research. Read more