On March 27, AERA filed a motion for summary judgment seeking to reverse cuts to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and require IES to carry out its critical, congressionally mandated role in leading and funding education research and statistics.
On March 27, AERA will hosted an information webinar that provided an overview and guidelines for developing e-Lightning Ed-Talks. View the recording and download the presentation slides here.
AERA has announced the selection of 34 exemplary scholars as the 2026 class of AERA Fellows. 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:
We are excited to welcome you to Los Angeles for the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting, April 8-12. We are here to help you plan ahead and to ensure the meeting is a rewarding experience. Please note the following items in the Know Before You Go.
The recording for the AERA-The 74 webinar "AI in Student Assessment: Promise, Potential, and Risks" is now available.
AERA has announced the winners of its 2026 awards for excellence in education research. Read more
Sylvia Hurtado, Distinguished Professor in the School of Educational and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been voted president-elect of AERA. Read more
Major sessions and lectures at the 2026 Annual Meeting will spotlight timely and consequential topics for education researchers. Read more
On October 1, 2025, AERA launched a new membership system—re:Members—to better support member engagement and association functions. Here's what you need to know about the transition.