AERA18 Insider - February 15, 2018

AERA18 Insider
February 2018

Each year, the AERA Annual Meeting is the world’s largest gathering of education researchers and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative studies in an array of areas. It is where to encounter ideas and data that will shape education practices and policies, and where to connect with leading thinkers from the United States and around the world. Leading up to the 2018 Annual Meeting, AERA18 Insider will provide a periodic glance at meeting highlights and features. Join us April 13–17 for five rewarding days of ideas, engagement, networking, and professional advancement.

In this Issue:

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Major Speakers Announced

Awards Ceremony Luncheon

Advance Your Skills

Explore New York City

Connect with Exhibitors

Meeting Resources and Accessibility

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Friday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 17, 2018

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About the Theme
The theme of the Annual Meeting calls us to confront the struggles for public education, considering the times in which we are living, the historical arcs that shape our present(s), and the roles we can play in the fight for justice. Read more

2018 Annual Meeting Sponsors

AERA would like to extend a special thank you to our 2018 sponsors:

Gold Sponsor
- SAGE Publishing

Silver Sponsor
- GTCOM

Bronze Sponsors
- AccessLex Institute
- National Institute of Education

Join as an AERA18 sponsor!

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Online Registration and Housing Now Available
Join more than 15,000 AERA members and scholars from aligned fields and disciplines in New York City, hear from major speakers, and select from more than 2,500 sessions featuring high-quality and timely education research. Be sure to obtain your 2018 AERA membership before registering for the Annual Meeting to receive the major discount on your meeting registration fee.

Major Speakers Announced
William Trent, Linda Tuhiwai Smith to Deliver Featured Lectures
AERA President Deborah Loewenberg Ball has announced prominent scholars William Trent and Linda Tuhiwai Smith as major speakers at the 2018 Annual Meeting. Trent will give the AERA Distinguished Lecture and Smith will deliver the Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture. Learn more

Award Lecture Speakers

Also plan to listen to the impressive line-up of Award Lecture Speakers, including Henry M. Levin (2017 Distinguished Contributions to Research in Education Award), Hua-Hua Chang (2017 E.F. Lindquist Award), and Morgan Polikoff (2017 Early Career Award). Click here for a preliminary look at major addresses and lectures.

Awards Ceremony Luncheon
Honoring Excellence in Education Research
The sixth annual AERA Awards Luncheon will be held Sunday, April 15. The luncheon is an opportunity to celebrate the field of education research and the accomplishments of AERA-wide awardees and those who receive special citations. Individual tickets to the luncheon can be purchased during the registration process, or at “My AERA,” by all Annual Meeting attendees, while seats remain. Free tickets are available to attendees who bring their own lunches. Go to “My AERA” to reserve.

Advance Your Skills
Professional Development Course Open for Registration
Annual Meeting attendees can take advantage of a rich program of extended and mini professional development courses. This year’s 31-course lineup provides ample opportunities for attendees to train in research methods and skills, discover specialized research disciplines, address professional development issues, and much more.

To view more information about the on-site professional development courses at the Annual Meeting, click here.

Explore New York City
An International Marvel
No other destination can match New York City’s unforgettable offerings, from Broadway shows, museums to picturesque views, and priceless historical attractions. Visit AERA’s website for information on attractions, museums, dining, getting around, and more.

Connect with Exhibitors
Come Visit Our Exhibitors
Visit the New York Hilton Midtown Friday through Sunday (April 13-15) to meet exhibitors. Enjoy complimentary coffee and visit top publishers, research companies on the rise, technology experts, and many more.

Enter to Win

If you visit at least 10 different exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall during the meeting, you will be entered for a daily chance to win an iPad or a trip to the 2019 Annual Meeting in Toronto (registration, hotel, and air fare included).

Meeting Resources and Accessibility
Learn More About Meeting Resources
AERA offers a wide array of services at the Annual Meeting. View our Meeting Services page for up-to-date information on accessibility resources, journal talks, ASL interpreting services, child care, and more.

2018 Annual Meeting

"The Dreams, Possibilities, and Necessity of Public Education"

Friday, April 13 - Tuesday, April 17, 2018

New York City, NY

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