The Qualitative Research Special Interest Group, QRSIG, established in 1987, was created to provide a space within AERA for the discussion of philosophical, ethical, and methodological issues in Qualitative Research as well as to seek cutting edge approaches to qualitative research methods.  The QRSIG strives to legitimize all non traditional forms of research, and to support other SIG's and Divisions with similar interests and goals, including an emphasis on ways that qualitative research may contribute to reducing inequality and injustice in schools and society. 

Call for Newsletter Contributions

Fall 2026 Edition of the AERA Qualitative Research SIG Newsletter

We are seeking contributions from QR SIG members for the Fall newsletter. Ideas include (but are certainly not limited to):

• Artwork or poetry related to qualitative methods
• Articles on recent methodological innovations
• Ponderings about or tensions in qualitative inquiry
• Critiques of qualitative methods and responses to critiques 
• Pedagogical approaches, tensions, experimentations in teaching qualitative methods
• Implications for qualitative work in education
• Video interviews or other interactive pieces
• Current events related to qualitative inquiry

Articles are typically between ~ 250 - 500 words. Pictures, poems, humor, quotes, photographs, video interviews and other genres/mediums are always welcome! 

Please complete this Survey by October 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m. 

https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIqb0rPYjG9QzXw

Regular Newsletter Columns 

Methods News and Notes: This section will highlight the qualitative scholarship of SIG members.

Graduate Student Shout-Out: This column is a way to share information specific to grad students with our membership.  

Qualitative Opportunities: This section highlights QR SIG or QR opportunities available to our members. 

Announcements: This section highlights new scholarship on qualitative methodology. Please note that publication dates must be the current year. If interested in bringing greater attention to your work via the QR SIG, please send reference information (APA, 7th) and a brief 150-word description.

Member Spotlight on QRSIG New or Current Member: This section aims to highlight a new or current member and their research. Feel free to introduce yourself or another member doing interesting work. 

AERA 2027 will be held April 14–April 18 in Toronto, Canada. 

• More information can be found here: https://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/Annual-Meeting/2027-Annual-Meeting-Call-for-Volunteer-Reviewers.