Presidential Sessions to Elevate Key Topics in Education Research AERA President Tyrone Howard and the 2024 Presidential Program co-chairs have developed 47 compelling presidential sessions that contribute to the 2024 Annual Meeting theme, “Dismantling Racial Injustice and Constructing Educational Possibilities: A Call to Action.” Read more
AERA Research and Science Policy Forum at Annual Meeting to Feature High-Profile Speakers and Conversations on Emerging Topics The Research and Science Policy Forum, a prominent component of the AERA Annual Meeting, is a series of invited sessions focused on important areas at the intersection of education research and science policy. Read more
AERA Features Graduate Students and Early Career Scholars Across the Annual Meeting Program The 2024 Annual Meeting will feature the work of graduate and early career scholars through several initiatives and sessions. The Graduate Student Research-in-Progress Roundtables will return as a special component. Read more
e-Lightening Ed-Talks to Engage Attendees Throughout Annual Meeting Featured with the Annual Meeting poster sessions this year are e-Lightening Ed-Talks. Ed-Talk presenters are encouraged to register for a training session on Thursday, April 4, from 3 pm to 4 pm. Read more
AERA Brings High Schoolers and Undergrads to AERA Annual Meeting The 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia will feature two returning opportunities for youth to participate. Read more
AERA Continues Its Ombuds Program at the 2024 Annual Meeting AERA will continue its Ombuds Program as part of the 2024 Annual Meeting. Read more
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Recorded Trainings Available for AERA i-Presentation Training Sessions AERA has posted recordings of two recent “Create an AERA i-Presentation” training sessions online. Read more
Visit the AERA Booth in Philadelphia As part of the 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, AERA will host a booth in the Exhibit Hall, where attendees can purchase books with free domestic shipping, pick up free journal copies, learn more about AERA programs, and enjoy a series of raffles and giveaways of AERA swag. Read more
Kaye Husbands Fealing Appointed to Lead NSF SBE Directorate On February 29, the National Science Foundation announced the appointment of Kay Husbands Fealing to serve as assistant director of the NSF Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate. Read more
2025 Annual Meeting Call for Volunteer Reviewers—Deadline: April 29 AERA is seeking volunteers to serve as peer reviewers for submissions for the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting. Individuals interested in being considered as peer reviewers are encouraged to volunteer for specific units (divisions, SIGs, or committees) through My AERA.
Call for Editors: American Educational Research Journal 2025–2027—Deadline: May 1
Call for Editors: Review of Research in Education 2026, 2028
Is college still worth it? Yes (for now, at least) Big Think, March 21
College is still worth it, research finds — although these majors have the lowest rate of return CNBC, March 14
Maximizing your degree: Graduates with these majors make the most money WCNC, March 14
A college degree offers better returns than the stock market - but it varies dramatically between majors The Daily Mail, March 14
College degrees pay off financially, study finds Yahoo! News, March 13
With new state funds in hand, community colleges waive tuition for some high school students The Texas Tribune, March 13
College Degree Still Sound Investment, Despite Rising Tuition Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, March 12
College pays off, according to new research EdSource, March 12
Going To College Still Worth Every Penny: ‘Better Returns Than Stock Market’ Study Finds, March 12
College Offers Better Returns Than The Stock Market, Study Finds Forbes, March 12
Black teachers are less likely to refer Black boys to special education, study finds EducationNC, March 11
Black Students Less Likely Identified for Special Ed When They Have Black Teachers Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, March 7
One Group of Teachers Is Less Likely to Identify Black Students for Special Ed. Why That Matters Education Week, March 6
Black Boys Less Likely To Be Identified With Special Needs If They Have Black Teachers, Study Finds Forbes, March 6
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