What an outstanding showing for the P&E SIG at AERA 2026 in Los Angeles! Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, presented, connected, and brought such incredible energy to our SIG events. Your presence helped make this year’s gathering vibrant, engaging, and deeply memorable.
We extend our sincere gratitude to 2025–2026 Co-Chair Yolanda Vazquez for her leadership and service to the Philanthropy & Education SIG.
We are also pleased to welcome the incoming leadership team: Laurie Goodman and Abbie Cohen as Co-Chairs, Chase McNamee and Obed Magny as Co-Program Chairs, and Ida Oberman as Secretary/Treasurer. We look forward to the vision, collaboration, and energy they will bring to the 2026–2027 year.
Please join us in celebrating Jeremy Martin, recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Research Paper Award, and Brett Murphy, recipient of the 2026 Honorable Mention. We are delighted to recognize their outstanding scholarship and contributions to the field.
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.
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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!
As of 12/2025, our SIG (SIG 148) had 65 active members. Please help us reach our minimum of 75 members to stay an active AERA SIG. The reward will be rich discussion, research, and informed practice.
We encourage you to be part of this important organization by logging in and joining our SIG or rejoining today.
For any questions on membership, please do not hesitate to contact the AERA Membership Team at members@aera.net or call (202)238-3200.
We look forward to welcoming you to our SIG.