Janelle Scott Voted AERA President-Elect; Key Members Elected to AERA Council Janelle Scott, professor and the Birgeneau Distinguished Chair in Educational Disparities at the University of California, Berkeley, in the School of Education, has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association. Read more
Dear Colleagues: I hope you'll decide to join us in Chicago and virtually for the 2023 Annual Meeting as we, as a research community, engage our conference theme: "Interrogating Consequential Education Research in Pursuit of Truth." Read more
Major Lectures Will Enlighten and Inspire at Annual Meeting As the single largest gathering of scholars in the education research field, the 2023 Annual Meeting will offer a rich array of sessions and events for all attendees. Read more
Presidential Sessions to Engage Annual Meeting Attendees on Pressing Topics in Education Research AERA President Rich Milner and the 2023 Presidential Program co-chairs have developed a series of presidential sessions that contribute to the 2023 Annual Meeting theme, “Interrogating Consequential Education Research in Pursuit of Truth,” which focuses on ensuring equitable processes and results through education research. Read more
A Commitment to Access at the 2023 Annual Meeting As an association, AERA is committed to inclusion and values the contributions that attendees with disabilities bring to our research community. Read more
Annual Meeting to Feature Inclusive Business Meetings and Networking Opportunities New to the 2023 Annual Meeting this year, all AERA division, and SIG business meetings will be accessible to all unit members, whether they are attending in Chicago or virtually, or not attending at all. Read more
Join us for the 2023 AERA Annual Meeting! The early bird deadline for meeting registration is March 10. Register for the meeting and reserve lodging by clicking here. To see the schedule for all accepted submissions and most of the invited, high-profile sessions and major lectures in Chicago and the virtual meeting, click here. Questions about registration can be sent to registration@aera.net. Other Annual Meeting questions can be sent to annualmtg@aera.net.
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AERA Issues Statement on the Shooting at Michigan State University We are saddened by the tragic loss of life and harm caused during the deadly shooting at Michigan State University, and we offer our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and communities of the victims. Read more
AERA Releases Statement on Providing Our Support for the Victims of the Turkey and Syria Earthquakes The destruction caused by the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this month has created immense pain and hardship for millions of people in the region. We express our concern for our colleagues, students, educators, and all people throughout Turkey and Syria who are experiencing significant loss of life, pain, trauma, and suffering. Read more
AERA Members Sonia Cabell, Sandra Chafouleas, and Jeremy Stoddard Commemorate IES 20th Anniversary As part of commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Institute of Education Sciences, AERA is amplifying stories from education researchers whose work and accomplishments have been positively impacted by IES funding. Read more
AERA Education Research Conferences—Deadline for Proposals: March 6
2023 Brown Lecture Nominations—Deadline: March 20
Call for Editors: Educational Researcher 2024–2026
Meta-Analysis Training Institute 2023—Deadline: March 31
A Summer RCT Institute for Established Researchers—Deadline: April 7
2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize—Deadline: March 15
2023 Yidan Prize—Deadline: March 31
Visit the Beyond AERA webpage for professional advancement opportunities from other organizations, including calls for papers and submissions, meetings and conferences, and other activities.
The Russell Sage Foundation has several upcoming funding opportunities that may be of interest to AERA members.
AERA members who have recently passed away
Karen Allen Keene, 68, died on February 12. She had served as chair of the mathematics, science, and technology department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Read more
Betty Lou Malen, 76, died on February 23. Malen served as a teacher and administrator in North Dakota and Michigan, and served as president of the Politics of Education Association in 1992. She was a member of Division L–Educational Policy and Politics. Read more
Carroll Community College students get help in unlocking federal aid for groceries and other necessities Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News, February 27
How to make more valid decisions about assessment data Kappan, February 27
Louisville Parks and Recreation opens registration for spring and summer camp sessions Courier Journal, February 13
Education Leaders Laud Federal Funding for Ed Research Government Technology, February 2
Arkansas Advocate : Arkansas Senate panel recommends ending state affirmative action Magnolia Reporter, February 1
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