Human Research Protection


Background

Avoiding harm on human subjects in the course of research is vital for educational researchers. AERA has taken the lead in ensuring that education researchers are ethical in their interactions and work with the human populations they study and are cognizant of the protection of their subjects’ privacy.

AERA Action

AERA has taken action both within and outside of the organization to enhance protection of human rights:

Resources

AERA Code of Ethics

National Research Council report: Protecting Student Records and Facilitating Education Research