Beloved Philanthropy and Education Community,

Our SIG continues to be a welcoming intellectual home for a diverse and supportive community of students, scholars, researchers, and practitioners who share a deep commitment to the power of education research to address issues of importance across the field. As we enter the 2026–2027 year, our SIG and AERA remain committed to creating meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, mentorship, collaboration, and scholarly exchange through both in-person and virtual Annual Meeting-related activities.

We are deeply proud of the community we have built together and grateful for the care, insight, and generosity our members bring to this shared space. As we look ahead, we are energized by the work before us and by the opportunity to continue nurturing a Philanthropy and Education community grounded in inquiry, connection, and collective purpose.

We are honored to serve as Co-Chairs of our SIG and grateful for the opportunity to continue building this community together. This year, our leadership team renews its commitment to making the SIG a space for learning, connection, and collaboration among students, researchers, practitioners, and philanthropy partners working toward transformational racial and social equity. 

For this reason, as Co-Chairs of the AERA SIG on Philanthropy and Education, we wanted to take a moment to invite you to join or rejoin AERA and our SIG if you have not already. We hope you will join us and spread the word.

By joining/rejoining AERA and our SIG today, you will play a pivotal role in supporting education research; the scholars, researchers, and practitioners of today and the future; and the vital work of our community.

If you have questions about SIG activities or what role you can play as an active member, please do not hesitate to write. If you have questions on membership, don't hesitate to contact   the AERA  Membership Team at members@aera.net or call (202)238-3200

We look forward to our exciting year ahead at AERA and in our SIG.

With every good wish,

Laurie Goodman & Abbie Cohen

Philanthropy and Education SIG Co-Chairs 2026-2027