I am deeply dismayed by the Trump administration’s decision to dismiss all members of the National Science Board. This unprecedented action undermines the governance structure of the National Science Foundation and weakens a critical institution responsible for safeguarding the integrity and direction of American science policy. Read more

The AERA-NSF Grants Program is now accepting proposals for the Dissertation and Research Grants Program. Proposals are due May 20.

Daniel Solorzano, Professor of Social Science and Comparative Education and Chicana/o and Central American Studies and the Director of the Center for Critical Race Studies in Education at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been selected by AERA to present the 2026 Brown Lecture 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”

In a new video, AERA President Jerome E. Morris speaks about his vision for the 2027 Annual Meeting Theme, “Transcending Borders and Boundaries in Education Research: Toward a Beloved Global Community.”

Check out insights with presenters from the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting on the 2026 Annual Meeting microsite!

AERA seeks volunteers to serve as peer reviewers for submissions for the 2027 AERA Annual Meeting. The deadline to sign up is May 30. 

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.