Daniel Solórzano will present the 2026 Brown Lecture in Education Research on Thursday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The lecture will be presented before a small, invited in-person audience and livestreamed for the public. Registration is now open!

AERA President Jerome Morris discusses the benefits of being an AERA member in a new video. Want to join the largest community of education researchers? Get access to complimentary research articles and learn more about becoming a member here.

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”

Chronic absenteeism has become one of the defining post-pandemic challenges facing schools. In this one-hour webinar on November 18 at 1:00 pm ET, hosted by AERA and The 74, panelists will explore why attendance rates have remained stubbornly low; which interventions are supported by evidence; what successful states and districts are doing; how families, community organizations, and public agencies can help; and how more timely data can support effective action. Learn more and register

AERA urges the White House Office of Management and Budget to withdraw its proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, warning that the rule would undermine the integrity of federal scientific review, create uncertainty for researchers, and restrict the ability of education researchers to conduct and share federally funded research.

The work of AERA’s standing and award committees relies on professional service by our members, with support from the central office staff and the association’s volunteer leadership. Read more