March 2024

AERA President Tyrone Howard and the 2024 Presidential Program co-chairs have developed 47 compelling presidential sessions that contribute to the 2024 Annual Meeting theme, “Dismantling Racial Injustice and Constructing Educational Possibilities: A Call to Action.”

The sessions focus on important topics and relevant issues that will interest attendees, such as discussions with activist-scholars in urban schools, the implementation of Ethnic Studies in school districts, and race and racism in artificial intelligence-enabled social and virtual spaces.

A selection of highlighted sessions is below. They complement a selection of Presidential sessions announced in the February 2024 issue of Highlights. Complete descriptions for all presidential sessions are available on the AERA website and in the program.  These sessions provide a sample of the rich content available for attendees at the 2024 Annual Meeting.

In addition to these sessions, there will be a special event on Wednesday, April 10, at a local Philadelphia school. This session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders (parents, students, social service agency representatives, and city and community leaders) to engage in meaningful conversation with individuals who are on the front lines of educating children in the School District of Philadelphia and provide an opportunity for educators to articulate their vision, goals, objectives, and leadership strategies as they relate to the overall mission of the district.

A Community Conversation: The Education of Students in the School District of Philadelphia
Wednesday, April 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School 3301 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19140

The 2024 Presidential Address, titled “Examining Our Past to Imagine a Better Future: Recognition and Redress of Racial Injustice in Education,” will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 4:55 to 6:25 p.m. Learn more about the Annual Meeting theme on the AERA website.