AERA submitted comments in response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Request for Information To Improve Federal Scientific Integrity Policies. July 28, 2021
AERA submitted comments in response to the Department of Education Request for Information on Regarding the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline, highlighting recent research and data needs. July 24, 2021
AERA signs a joint statement on legislative efforts to restrict education about racism and American history. June 16, 2021
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House and Senate Advance NSF Reauthorization Legislation on Bipartisan Votes AERA Highlights, July 2021 FY 2022 Appropriations Process Kicks Off with House Markups AERA Highlights, July 2021 Office for Civil Rights Calls for Comments on Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline AERA Highlights, June 2021
Full Budget Request from President Biden Proposes Significant Boosts for Education Research AERA Highlights, June 2021
NSF EHR Advisory Committee Considers Racial Equity in STEM, Renaming of Directorate AERA Highlights, June 2021
IES Invites Applications for New Awards for FY 2022 for the Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs AERA Highlights, June 2021 More AERA Policy & Advocacy News
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AERA Executive Director Felice J. Levine testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology at a hearing titled “Building Back the U.S. Research Enterprise: COVID Impacts and Recovery” on Thursday, February 25. Read Levine's written testimony.
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