April 2025

AERA News

AERA Files Lawsuit Against Education Department
On April 14, AERA, in partnership with the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over the unlawful dismantling of the Institute of Education Sciences and its consequent harms to association members and the educators, policy makers, and countless families and students who benefit from education research. Read more

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

AERA Announces 2025 Award Winners in Education Research
AERA has announced the winners of its 2025 awards for excellence in education research. Read more

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AERA Annual Meeting News

Open Message about #AERA2025 Participants Unable to Attend Because of Unforeseen Events in the U.S.
AERA understands that due to recent events in the United States, some participants are no longer able to attend the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting in Denver on April 23-27. Read more

Special Session to Celebrate Felice Levine’s Contributions to Education Research
A special session at this year’s Annual Meeting will focus on leveraging research for the public good, honoring the contributions of Felice Levine during her tenure as AERA’s executive director. Read more

AERA Research and Science Policy Forum at Annual Meeting to Feature Conversations on Education Research at a Critical Moment
The Research and Science Policy Forum, a prominent component of the AERA Annual Meeting, is a series of invited sessions focused on important areas at the intersection of education research and science policy. Read more

Sessions to Elevate International Topics at Annual Meeting
At the Annual Meeting this week, AERA will be offering a broad array of sessions with an international focus. Read more

Denver and the Region Spotlight Series to Explore Key Issues in Education
The 2025 Annual Meeting will feature a series of sessions focusing on important education topics relevant to Denver and its region. Read more

Annual Meeting Notices

#AERA2025 Mobile App Released
The  AERA 2025 mobile app is available for download in the Apple App store or Google Play Store. Read more

Visit the AERA Booth in Denver
As part of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Denver, AERA will host a booth in the Exhibit Hall where attendees can purchase deeply discounted books with free domestic shipping, pick up free journal copies, and learn more about AERA programs. Read more

Meet Journal Editors from AERA and Other Publishers
At the 2025 Annual Meeting, AERA is offering seven Meet the Editors sessions (formerly known as Journal Talks), where attendees are encouraged to meet with AERA journal editors and editors from many other publishers. Read more

Research Policy and Funding News

AERA Highlights Priorities for FY 2026 Funding for Education Research and Statistics
With the enactment of a full-year continuing resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 (see March 2025 AERA Highlights story), work is underway on the Trump administration’s budget request  and appropriations for FY 2026. Read more

National Science Foundation Issues Statement on Priorities, Cancels Chunk of Ongoing Grants
On April 18, the National Science Foundation issued a statement on updates to the agency’s priorities. Read more

AERA Publications News

AERA Releases the Second Edition of Handbook of Education Policy Research
AERA has released the second edition of the Handbook of Education Policy Research, edited by Lora Cohen-Vogel (University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill), Peter Youngs (University of Virginia), and Janelle Scott (University of California–Berkeley). Read more

AERA Publications Calls

AERA Open Special Topic Call for Proposals: “Centering Civil Rights Protections in Schools in the US”–Deadline to submit structured abstracts: May 15, 2025

Call for Editors: Review of Research in Education 2027, 2029

In Memoriam

AERA members who have recently passed away

Irene Margareta Thorelli, 74, died on April 8. She was a professor in the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin—La Crosse. Read more

Beyond AERA

AERA in the News

NIH budget proposal, DOE cost cap blocked, educators sue, and Seth Rogen defends science
Science, April 16

Institute of Education Sciences cuts imperil high-quality research, lawsuits allege
Higher Ed Dive, April 16

Research Groups File Another Lawsuit Against Trump for Gutting IES
Inside Higher Ed, April 16

Education Researchers Sue to Save Institute of Education Sciences
Diverse Issues in Higher Education, April 15

Three post-COVID takeaways from Ohio school board members
WOSU Public Media, April 14

University of Michigan’s chief diversity officer is leaving for new job following DEI cuts
MLive, April 8

UM's diversity chief to lead a new organization amid university shuttering DEI efforts
The Detroit News, April 8

Head of University of Michigan’s Embattled DEI Program Will Lead AERA
The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 7

AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director
Diverse Issues in Higher Education, April 7

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AERA Highlights is published by the American Educational Research Association monthly to inform members and others interested in education research about the latest news and developments in AERA and in the field.

Editor: Felice J. Levine
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