The Philanthropy & Education SIG needs your help

This year, we are entering in our 25th year (2001 - 2026)! In order to stay an active SIG, AERA requires us to maintain membership numbers above 75. Right now our membership is below the required number and we are seeking SIG members to join by January 1, 2026 to help support our mission.

PLEASE HELP US BY:

• Renewing your membership
• Encouraging colleagues to join the SIG
• Encouraging graduate students to join
• Keep reminding others to renew

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Email dr.laurie.goodman@gmail.com and dr.yolanda.vazquez@gmail.com

Call for nominations: Outstanding Research Paper Award (2025–2026)

We are now accepting nominations for the best 2025–2026 paper on education and philanthropy. We welcome a wide range of work (theoretical/conceptual, historical, empirical, and more).

Use this nomination form to submit a paper (you may nominate your own work or someone else's).

• A full paper is required and must be uploaded with the nomination.
• Paper length: 7,000–11,000 words with academic citations (any citation style is acceptable).
• Eligibility: written or published since the previous AERA Annual Meeting (April 14).

Award: $500 cash award + SIG plaque, presented at the 2026 SIG Business Meeting.

The purpose of SIG 148 (Philanthropy and Education) is to bring together researchers and members of the philanthropic foundation and non-profit communities interested in developing and disseminating knowledge about the role of philanthropy in educational policy and practice.

We welcome you and encourage you to explore our website.  If you have questions, please reach out to one of our SIG officers.  We sincerely hope you enjoy learning about our vibrant and active SIG!