Dear Members of Division L,
As a longstanding member of Division L, it is a distinct honor to serve as your Vice President. I am excited by the prospects of our work given our collective commitment to the study of educational policy and politics in service of education and the public good.
As a research community, we gather at the intersection of educational research, policy, and political life—recognizing that our work is not neutral, but deeply tied to questions of purpose, power, and possibility. As such, Division L remains uniquely positioned to conduct scholarship that supports evidence-based decision-making while cultivating a vibrant intellectual community that challenges unjust policies to build new educational futures. I am encouraged by the timely and significant contributions our members are poised to make as we together explore and bridge underexamined or marginalized policy histories with policy analysis in ways that protect and defend the democratic possibilities of education.
Whether you are exploring our site for the first time or are a long-time member, I invite you to join us and participate in the many research, mentoring, professional development, and service opportunities available this academic year. Our members contribute to local, national, and international research and policy conversations that shape the future of education—and we welcome your voice among them.
With appreciation,
Sonya Douglass, Ed.D. Vice President, Division L: Educational Policy & Politics, AERA Professor, Teachers College, Columbia University
We are thrilled to serve as your Division L Graduate Student Representatives! Our purpose is to advocate for graduate students within the division and create opportunities for growth, connection, and support. This year, we are excited to offer professional development webinars and ways to foster community both at AERA as well as outside of the conference through initiatives like writing groups. We look forward to building a vibrant, supportive space for all graduate students in Division L. If wecan be helpful at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
- Michaela Pernetti and John Diaz
Click the following link for up-to-date information about the Division L Graduate Student Committee: https://linkin.bio/aeradivlgsc/