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AERA News Updates

News reports from AERA.

  • NSF Unveils Reorganization and Updates to Merit Review Criteria
    February 19, 2026

    Recent actions by the National Science Foundation signal potential shifts in agency priorities and may affect how education research proposals are reviewed and funded in future grant cycles. Read more

  • Congress Moves Forward on FY 2026 NSF Funding Proposals with Small Cut in Senate, Larger Cut in House
    July 31, 2025

    In July, the House and Senate Appropriates Committees considered and advanced their respective versions of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bills for the 2026 fiscal year. Read more

  • Congress Begins Action on FY 2026 Appropriations, AERA Weighs in With Testimony
    June 30, 2025

    As the Trump administration released its full budget request for FY 2026 that included deep cuts for federal research agencies, Congress also began consideration and development of appropriations legislation. Read more
  • FY 2026 Budget Request Includes Deep Cuts for Federal Research Agencies
    June 30, 2025

    On May 30, the Trump administration began its rollout of the full budget request for the 2026 fiscal year. Read more
  • NSF Continues Grant Terminations as Layoffs and Closure of Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM Division Are on Hold
    May 30, 2025

    The National Science Foundation has continued to terminate awarded grants, with over 1,700 grants reported by NSF. Read more