AERA is taking legal action, advocating on Capitol Hill, mobilizing association members, and coordinating with the scientific community to work to protect the integrity of federal research and data. Learn more and take action
AERA invites applications for the Annual Meeting Graduate Student Assistance Fund (AMGSAF). The deadline to apply for support from the Annual Meeting Graduate Student Assistance Fund is Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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
AERA Executive Director Tabbye Chavous published an opinion piece in The Hill, titled “For education researchers, real-world solutions matter most.” She emphasized the importance of rigorous, equity-focused education research and the field’s commitment to producing scholarship that informs practice and policy. Read more
The AERA 2026 election will open on Wednesday, January 14, 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
Students who enroll in short-term, job-focused training through community college noncredit programs experience modest but meaningful earnings gains and a greater likelihood of being employed after training, according to a new study published today in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. Read more
On October 1, 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.