Communications

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Communications
 
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The ÐÜèÊÓÆµCommunications program advances AERA’s mission by raising public awareness of high-quality education research and promoting the value of ÐÜèÊÓÆµprograms, events, and publications. Strategic communications planning guides the Communications team’s initiatives. By sharing news, information, resources, and expert commentary with key audiences, and engaging with internal and external constituencies, through a variety of channels, ÐÜèÊÓÆµCommunications works to build awareness, appreciation, and support for the association and the education research field.

Primary components of the ÐÜèÊÓÆµCommunications program include:

Media Relations

ÐÜèÊÓÆµCommunications staff regularly identifies and publicizes , through embargoed news releases and author interview videos; connects reporters with the latest research and leading researchers on , at all levels of education; identifies and promotes Annual Meeting research presentations of interest to the trade and general news media; develops opportunities for one-on-one and small group briefings with reporters and ÐÜèÊÓÆµleaders; and raises media awareness of special ÐÜèÊÓÆµevents, programs, and research products.   

Social Media

Through multiple social media channels—including , , , , and —ÐÜèÊÓÆµCommunications proactively interacts with ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembers and other key audiences; distributes news and information about AERA-published research, events, and programs; and tracks and shares updates on broader education research and science issues and trends. 

Website

ÐÜèÊÓÆµCommunications oversees the content and overall structure of the ÐÜèÊÓÆµwebsite. The site, which serves as the primary public conduit to ÐÜèÊÓÆµand the field of education research, not only highlights high-quality peer-reviewed research, but also promotes the association’s public policy priorities, programming to support quality research, professional development opportunities, and Annual Meeting and other important public events. The Communications staff is deeply involved in maintaining, updating, and improving the multimedia content on the ÐÜèÊÓÆµsite.   

Briefings and Events

Working closely with the ÐÜèÊÓÆµExecutive Director’s office, Government Relations team, and Meetings staff, the Communications team plays an important role in planning, executing, and publicizing special events, including the annual and , designed to raise the visibility of ÐÜèÊÓÆµpriorities, programs, and initiatives as well as innovations in the education research field.