The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed sweeping changes to federal grantmaking regulations that could significantly affect federally funded education research. AERA encourages members to review the proposal and submit comments describing how the changes would affect education research, researchers, institutions, students, and the public. Public comments are due by July 13, 2026.
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:
AERA Fellow Okhee Lee on protecting the future of STEM education: At a moment when the future of federally supported education research is increasingly uncertain, I find myself reflecting on the arc of STEM education research over the past three decades—how it evolved, what it has achieved, and what now is at risk. Read more in AERA Highlights.
The AERA Professional Development and Training Program has announced the 2026 AERA Virtual Research Learning Series, which includes four professional development and training courses designed to increase research knowledge and expand research capacity. The courses will be held between June 10 and July 13. Learn more
AERA seeks volunteers to serve as peer reviewers for submissions for the 2027 AERA Annual Meeting. The deadline to sign up is June 30.
AERA seeks a highly skilled, strategic, and mission-driven Chief of Staff to join the Executive Director’s Office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced organizational leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, governance, communications, and cross-team collaboration. Read the full job posting here.