ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - August 2023

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ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - August 2023
 
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August 2023


ÐÜèÊÓÆµNews

Leslie Fenwick to Examine the Unfulfilled Promise of Brown in the 20th Annual Brown Lecture on October 19
In her Brown Lecture on October 19, Leslie T. Fenwick, professor and dean emerita at Howard University and dean-in-residence at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, will explore the untold story of how the implementation of Brown has maintained segregationists’ control over the nation’s public schools, to the detriment of all students, especially Black students. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµPast President Michael Scriven Dies at 95
ÐÜèÊÓÆµPast President Michael Scriven died on August 28 at the age of 95. Read more

Virtual Component of 2024 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting Cancelled
On August 18, the ÐÜèÊÓÆµExecutive Board voted to cancel the virtual component of the 2024 Annual Meeting, which was scheduled for April 25 and 26. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµComments on California Restrictions on Researchers Who Use State Education Data
In recent media coverage, ÐÜèÊÓÆµhas commented on efforts by the California Department of Education to prevent researchers who sign education data–sharing agreements with the state from testifying in a legal case against it.
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ÐÜèÊÓÆµLaunches the 2023 Online Paper Repository
Nearly 4,700 full-text papers presented at the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting were added to AERA’s open access Online Paper Repository in August. Read more

AERA Launches the 2023 i-Presentation Gallery
ÐÜèÊÓÆµhas opened the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµi-Presentation Gallery, providing open access to more than 2,000 presentations from 2023 Annual Meeting paper, roundtable, and poster sessions and symposia. Read more

Virtual Research Learning Series Continues with Two Courses in September—Register Now
The 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµVirtual Research Learning Series continues with two courses in September. Read more


ÐÜèÊÓÆµis pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for 2024 ÐÜèÊÓÆµFellows.  To nominate an outstanding researcher for Fellow status, please go to the  and submit the required materials listed in the Call for Nominations online by the extended deadline of November 30, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.


Research and Science Policy News

ÐÜèÊÓÆµMember Nathan Jones Named New Commissioner of NCSER
ÐÜèÊÓÆµmember Nathan (Nate) Jones has been named the new commissioner of the National Center for Special Education Research. Read more

NBES to Hold Open Meeting on September 11
The National Board for Education Sciences will hold a virtual open meeting on September 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Read more

Biden Appoints Education Researcher C. Kirabo Jackson to Council of Economic Advisers
On August 11, President Joe Biden announced his intention to appoint education researcher C. Kirabo Jackson as a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Read more


2024 Annual Meeting Virtual Submitters

2024 Annual Meeting Virtual Submitters Participation Decision—Deadline: September 8


ÐÜèÊÓÆµCall for Submissions

2024 Annual Meeting: Call for Volunteer Session Chairs and Discussants—Deadline: September 19

ÐÜèÊÓÆµMinority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research—Deadline: November 1. 
• to attend the 2023 Informational Webinar, September 14

ÐÜèÊÓÆµGrants Program: Call for Dissertation and Research Grant Proposals—Deadline: November 20


ÐÜèÊÓÆµNominations Sought

ÐÜèÊÓÆµNominating Committee Seeks Recommendations for 2024 Elected Officers: Deadline September 7
The ÐÜèÊÓÆµNominating Committee seeks recommendations of candidates for AERA-wide offices. Read more

Nominating Committee for ÐÜèÊÓÆµSIG Executive Committee Seeks Recommendations—Deadline: September 14
The Nominating Committee for the ÐÜèÊÓÆµSpecial Interest Groups Executive Committee seeks recommendations for well-qualified candidates to run for two positions as member-at-large in the 2024 election. Read more

 

Nominating Committee for ÐÜèÊÓÆµGraduate Student Council Welcomes Recommendations—Deadline: September 14
The ÐÜèÊÓÆµGraduate Student Council Nominating Committee welcomes recommendations of well-qualified individuals as potential candidates to run for GSC office in the 2024 election. Read more

Nominations for 2024 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAwards Due October 12
ÐÜèÊÓÆµseeks nominations for the 2024 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAwards. The deadline is October 12.

Nominations for 2024 ÐÜèÊÓÆµFellows Due November 30
ÐÜèÊÓÆµis pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for 2024 ÐÜèÊÓÆµFellows. The extended deadline is November 30.


ÐÜèÊÓÆµPublications Calls

Call for Editors: American Educational Research Journal 2025–2027

Call for Editors: Review of Research in Education 2026, 2028


Beyond AERA

Visit the Beyond AERA webpage for professional advancement opportunities from other organizations, including calls for papers and submissions, meetings and conferences, and other activities.

The National Science Foundation is seeking for its Assistant Director for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences position. Recommendations, including any supporting information, are requested by September 8. 

The National Science Foundation for research and implementation projects that advance understanding of sexual or other harassment and inform anti-harassment efforts in STEM.

In Memoriam


ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembers who have recently passed away

William D. Greenfield, 79, died on June 22. He was a professor emeritus of educational policy, foundations, and administrative studies at Portland State University. Greenfield was a member of Division A–Administration, Organization, and Leadership.

Diane Mahony Monrad, 72, died on August 4. She was director of the South Carolina Educational Policy Center in the University of South Carolina’s College of Education.

Florence Rita Sullivan, 59, died on June 1. She was a professor of math, science, and learning technologies in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Sullivan was a member of Division C–Learning and Instruction and Division K–Teaching and Teacher Education, and was former chair of the Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning SIG.

Ryan Joseph Ziols, 46, died on July 16. He was an assistant professor at Georgia State University in STEM/STEAM education. Ziols was a member of Division B–Curriculum Studies.


ÐÜèÊÓÆµin the News

Recent media coverage of ÐÜèÊÓÆµand AERA-published research


Education Week, August 30


The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 30


CNN, August 26


The Conversation, August 25


K-12 Dive, August 23


Education Week, August 22


EdSource, August 22


The Charlotte Post, August 10


EdSource, August 7


CNN, August 6


CNN, August 6


Inside Higher Ed, August 3


The State, August 1

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