For Immediate Release: February 5, 2026
Contacts: Tony Pals, tpals@aera.net (202) 238-3235
Marla Koenigsknecht, mkoenigsknecht@aera.net (202) 238-3233
** Media Advisory ** Media Invited to Register for 2026 Annual Meeting of Education Researchers
WHAT
The American Educational Research Association’s Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of education researchers in the world and a premier showcase for ground-breaking scholarship. The meeting spans a wide range of topics—from early education through higher education, from AI in education to educational equity—and features research that will help shape education practice and policy.
Members of the media are invited to register at no cost to attend the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting, April 8-12, in Los Angeles, for five days of cutting-edge research, ideas, and engagement.
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday, April 8, through Sunday, April 12, Los Angeles, California
The primary site is the Los Angeles Convention Center. The headquarter hotels are the JW Marriott LA Live, the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, and the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles.
WHO
AERA is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning. The Annual Meeting convenes thousands of AERA members and scholars from aligned disciplines, along with policymakers and practitioners. Attendees can choose from more than 2,500 sessions featuring high-quality, timely education research.
KEY INFORMATION
Media Registration Credentialed journlists may register at no cost by completing the Press Registration Form. Once press registration is approved, AERA will send a confirmation email with a link for reporters who want to reserve housing in AERA's press block.
Meeting Program Click here to view the program without logging in.
Schedule Highlights Major sessions include:
Additional highlights include Presidential Sessions, AERA Award Lectures, and the Research and Science Policy Series.
Program information for these and other sessions is available on the AERA website.
AERA is happy to recommend sessions and connect members of the media with relevant research papers based on specific interests. Please contact AERA Communications Director Tony Pals at tpals@aera.net.
Embargo Policy Research papers presented at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting are embargoed until 12:01 a.m. PT on the date the paper is scheduled to be delivered. Abstracts are available through the online meeting program. By accessing the schedule, users acknowledge that abstracts are subject to AERA's embargo policy.
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About AERA The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning. Founded in 1916, AERA advances knowledge about education, encourages scholarly inquiry related to education, and promotes the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. Find AERA on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Threads.