Federal education research and data are under attack. AERA is speaking out, alerting association members, and coordinating with the scientific community to advocate for protecting the integrity of federal research and data. Learn more and take action 

AERA has announced the winners of its 2025 awards for excellence in education research. Read more

I look forward to our research community coming together, April 23–27, in beautiful Denver, Colorado, for the 105th Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Read more

The opening plenary at the 2025 Annual Meeting will explore the future of higher education, particularly schools and departments of education, in an era of political polarization when their core functions are increasingly scrutinized and under attack. Read more

AERA, in partnership with the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE), has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over the unlawful dismantling of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and its consequent harms to our members and the educators, policy makers, and countless families and students who benefit from education research. AERA and SREE are represented in this lawsuit by Democracy Forward.

AERA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tabbye M. Chavous as its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025. Read more

In a March 25 letter, AERA and other education research leaders call on Congress to protect the nation’s education data, research infrastructure, and knowledge base, by safeguarding the IES and broader Education Department staff, leadership, and mission.

AERA is seeking volunteers to serve as peer reviewers for submissions for the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting. Individuals interested in being considered as peer reviewers are encouraged to volunteer for specific units (divisions, SIGs, or committees) through the AERA online program portal by logging into My AERA. The system will be open until April 18. Learn more