March 2023
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AERA News
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Annual Meeting Online Platform and Mobile App to Open by April 7
The 2023 AERA Annual Meeting online platform and Mobile App (AERA2023) will open by April 7. Read more
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AERA Brings Youth to AERA Annual Meeting
The 2023 Annual Meeting will feature several exciting new opportunities for youth to participate in the place-based component of the conference in Chicago, April 13–16. Read more
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AERA Features Graduate Students and Early Career Scholars Across the Annual Meeting Program
The 2023 AERA Annual Meeting will feature the work of thousands of early career scholars and graduate students across all components of the program—including division, SIG, and committee sessions. Read more
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Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity at the Annual Meeting
The 2023 Annual Meeting will provide important opportunities for participants to uphold and celebrate cultural diversity, both of its attendees and of the host city of Chicago, through special initiatives that are new this year. Read more
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AERA Research and Science Policy Forum to Feature Conversations with Federal Officials and on Timely Issues
The Research and Science Policy Forum at the 2023 AERA Annual Meeting will highlight important areas at the intersection of education research and science policy. Read more
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Presidential Sessions to Engage Attendees on Pressing Topics in Education Research
AERA President Rich Milner and the 2023 Presidential Program co-chairs have developed a series of presidential sessions that contribute to the 2023 Annual Meeting theme, “Interrogating Consequential Education Research in Pursuit of Truth,” which focuses on ensuring equitable processes and results through education research. Read more
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AERA Continues Its Ombuds Program at the 2023 Annual Meeting
AERA will continue its Ombuds Program as part of the 2023 Annual Meeting. Read more
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AERA Announces 2023 Fellows
AERA has announced the selection of 24 exemplary scholars as 2023 AERA Fellows. Read more
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AERA and SIG Leaders Issue Joint Statement on the Work and Legacy of the Late Judy Heumann
Judith “Judy” Heumann, widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement, passed away unexpectedly in Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of March 4, 2023. Read more
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AERA Names Recipients of Dissertation and Research Grant Awards
AERA has announced 10 recipients of its dissertation and research grant awards. Read more
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Learn More: Chapman University, Attallah College of Educational Studies
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Annual Meeting Important Notices
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Recorded Trainings Available for i-Presentation Creation
Authors of papers for presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting now have available an additional support tool when creating an i-Presentation. Read more
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Register Your Vaccine Status with SafeAccess Before Traveling to Chicago
To attend AERA’s 2023 Annual Meeting in person (in Chicago, April 13–16), all participants, except those with a medically documented condition or a personal attestation of religious reasons, must have up-to-date vaccination and at least one booster (if eligible). Read more
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Visit the AERA Booth and Lounge in Chicago
As part of the 2023 Annual Meeting in Chicago, AERA will host a Booth and Lounge in the Exhibit Hall, where attendees can purchase new books with free domestic shipping, pick up free journal copies, learn more about AERA programs, and enjoy a series of raffles and giveaways of AERA swag. Read more
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Meet with Journal Editors from AERA and Other Publishers at Journal Talks in Chicago
At the 2023 Annual Meeting, AERA is offering four in-person Journal Talks sessions, where meeting attendees are encouraged to meet with AERA journal editors and editors from many other publishers. Read more
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Loyola University Chicago School of Education: We Do the Work
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Join the AERA SIG: Research in Reading and Literacy at the 2023 AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
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AERA Publications News
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AERA To Release New Book on State Spending for Higher Education Led by Delaney
This April, AERA will release Volatility in State Spending for Higher Education, a pioneering book led by volume editor Jennifer A. Delaney (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). Read more
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Special Issue of Educational Researcher Examines the Topic of Teacher Pensions
A newly released special issue of Educational Researcher, titled “Teacher Pensions: Implications for Retention, Compensation, Quality, and Equity,” presents research on a variety of policy issues surrounding teacher pensions. Read more
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First Look at Educational Researcher’s Special Issue on Anti-Black Racism in Education
Educational Researcher’s first set of Anti-Black Racism in Education articles has been released. Read more
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Research and Policy News
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AERA Provides Comments on Priorities for NCER Research and Development Centers
On March 6, AERA provided comments in response to a Request for Information on future research priorities and topics for the National Education Research and Development Centers, of the National Center for Education Research. Read more
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FY 2024 Budget Request Proposes Increased Investment for Education Research and Statistics
On March 9, the Biden administration released its budget request for the 2024 fiscal year. Read more
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AERA Calls
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2024 Annual Meeting Call for Volunteer Reviewers—Deadline: April 28
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AERA Publications Calls
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Call for Editors: Educational Researcher 2024–2026
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Federal Funding Opportunities
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A Summer RCT Institute for Established Researchers—Deadline: April 7
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Beyond AERA
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Visit the Beyond AERA webpage for professional advancement opportunities from other organizations, including calls for papers and submissions, meetings and conferences, and other activities.
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The Russell Sage Foundation has several upcoming funding opportunities that may be of interest to AERA members.
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In Memoriam
AERA members who have recently passed away
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Glen Irving Earthman, 95, died on March 26. He was an associate professor emeritus in educational leadership at Virginia Tech. Read more
Carl Kaestle, 82, died January 5. Kaestle was an emeritus professor of education, history, and public policy emeritus at Brown University, and a former president of the National Academy of Education. He was an AERA Fellow, recipient of the AERA Review of Research Award, and served on the AERA Task Force on IES Reauthorization. Read more
Fred Newmann, 86, died February 10. He worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madision’s School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction for three decades. Newmann received the AERA Palmer O. Johnson Award in 2003 and an AERA Presidential Citation in 2002. Read more
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AERA in the News
Recent media coverage of AERA and AERA-published research |
Texas has thousands of schools without a Black teacher. Here's how San Antonio stacks up.
San Antonio Express-News, March 30
Madison teachers union pushes for better pay, more resources amid staffing shortage
The Daily Cardinal, March 30
Black parents say implicit bias bill will carry a cost for all Knoxville students
Knoxville News Sentinel, March 27
There’s a Good Chance Your Superintendent Has One of These 15 Names
Education Week, March 24
New Initiative Seeks to Provide Clearer Data on MSIs
Inside Higher Ed, March 21
The Origins of Racial Inequality in Education
Education Week, March 20
What Does It Take to Be a ‘Minority-Serving Institution’?
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 20
School bus shift: Cleveland City Schools explain need for change in start times
News Channel 9, March 16
What Are the Odds Your Superintendent Is Named Michael, John or David?
EdSurge, March 14
RPS to launch 200-day school year in July
Richmond Free Press, March 9
Performance-based funding linked to higher SAT scores in bottom quarter
Higher Ed Dive, March 8
Summer programs still robust for 2023, but future slowdown looms
K-12 Dive, March 7
Dr. Janelle Scott Voted President-Elect of AERA
Diverse Issues in Higher Education, March 1
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More AERA in the News
AERA Highlights is published by the American Educational Research Association monthly to inform members and others interested in education research about the latest news and developments in AERA and in the field.
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Editor: Felice J. Levine
Managing Editors: Tony Pals and John Neikirk
Contributors: Marla Koenigsknecht, Audrey Poe, Christy Talbot, George Wimberly, and Martha Yager
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