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

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 will open on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with voting to be conducted by electronic ballot. Read more

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