AERA Policy Statements 

Conflicts of Interest Policy
Adopted by Council, January 27, 2008
The Conflicts of Interest Policy guides the handling of conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest when members of the Association are serving in decision-making positions for the Association. Appendices focus on conflicts of interest for Awards Selection, for the Publications Committee, and for the AERA Books Program and Books Editorial Board.
Conflicts of Interest Policy (PDF)

Conflicts of Interest Policy for Award Selection Committees
Adopted by Council, June 29, 2006
Incorporated January 27, 2008 in new policy
This Council-adopted policy encompasses ethical standards, criteria, and procedures for addressing conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest for AERA awards selection.
Conflicts of Interest Policy for Award Selection Committees (PDF)

Social Justice Mission Statement
Adopted by Council, in June 2004, Reaffirmed January 2006
As an elaboration of its general research mission, AERA commits itself to promote diversity and inclusiveness in AERA, to promote social justice principles and policies in conducting education research, to promote activities that foster a diverse community of researchers, and to disseminate and promote the use of research knowledge and stimulate interest in research on social justice issues related to education.
Social Justice Mission Statement 

AERA Position Taking and Policymaking Processes Guidelines
Adopted by Council, January 29, 2005
These Guidelines outline how the Association executes its policymaking function, and specifically examine three domains for policymaking-mission-oriented policy, public policy, and governance policy.
AERA Position Taking and Policymaking Processes Guidelines (PDF)

AERA Policy on Harassment
Adopted by the Executive Board, October 11, 1997
The AERA Policy on Harassment emphasizes the Association's commitment to the personal and professional development of all its members and employees and encourages dialogue that will foster their growth, well-being, and dignity.
AERA Policy on Harassment 

AERA Position Statement on High-Stakes Testing in Pre-K – 12 Education
Adopted July 2000 
The AERA Position Statement on High-Stakes Testing is based on the 1999 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. The statement is intended as a guide and a caution to policy makers, testing professionals, and test users involved in high-stakes testing programs.
AERA Position Statement on High-Stakes Testing in Pre-K – 12 Education