ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - August 2024

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ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - August 2024
 
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August 2024


ÐÜèÊÓÆµNews

ÐÜèÊÓÆµSelects Elise Boddie to Deliver 2024 Brown Lecture in Education Research
Elise Boddie, James V. Campbell Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, has been selected by ÐÜèÊÓÆµto present the 2024 Brown Lecture in Education Research. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµCouncil Takes Policy Actions and Reviews Key Programs in June
At its June meeting, ÐÜèÊÓÆµCouncil approved several updates to association policies affecting job postings, sponsored Annual Meeting registrations, Annual Meeting registration fees, as well as the continuation of key ÐÜèÊÓÆµprograms. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµExecutive Director Search Moves Forward with Member Input
The Executive Director Search Committee under the able leadership of ÐÜèÊÓÆµPast Presidents Deborah Loewenberg Ball (2017-2018) and Na'ilah Suad Nasir (2021-2022) is seeking ÐÜèÊÓÆµmember input on the ÐÜèÊÓÆµExecutive Director position and the most important opportunities and challenges for the association and the field of education research looking ahead. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµLaunches 2025 Doctoral Cohort Membership Program
ÐÜèÊÓÆµhas opened enrollment for the 2025 Doctoral Cohort Membership Program. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµ2024 Virtual Professional Development Courses Now Available on Demand
The ÐÜèÊÓÆµProfessional Development and Training Program is pleased to announce that the 2024 Virtual Research Learning Series courses are available on demand in the ÐÜèÊÓÆµVirtual Research Learning Center. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµhas recently released Inequality in Key Skills of City Youth: An International Comparison, an innovative book led by volume editors Stephen Lamb and Russell W. Rumberger. Visit our Online Store to purchase your copy now!

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ÐÜèÊÓÆµQ&A’s

ÐÜèÊÓÆµ2023–24 Congressional Fellows Discuss Their Experience on Capitol Hill and Connecting Education Research with Policymaking 
In 2023–24, the ÐÜèÊÓÆµCongressional Fellowship Program included two appointments. The fellowships concluded in August 2024. Learn about the Fellows' experiences in their own words in the following Q&As.

Q&A: Xavier Monroe
Xavier Monroe served in the office of Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) and on his staff on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, working primarily on artificial intelligence and fusion energy. Read more

Q&A: Walker Swain
Walker Swain served in the office of Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) working on a broad range of education and labor issues, with a particular focus on teacher policy, childcare, workforce education, and student well-being. Read more


Research and Science Policy News

ÐÜèÊÓÆµUrges Inclusion of New Occupation for Education Researchers, Integration in STEM Framework in Comments on 2028 SOC
On August 12, ÐÜèÊÓÆµsubmitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget Standard Occupational Classification Policy Committee on potential revisions to the 2028 Standard Occupational Classification. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµComments on NIH Draft Public Access Policy
On August 19, ÐÜèÊÓÆµsubmitted comments in response to a Request for Information on the National Institutes of Health Draft Public Access Policy and two sets of draft supplemental guidance. Read more

NSF Seeks Input on Merit Review Principles, Comments Due September 20
On August 26, the Federal Register published a Request for Information from the National Science Foundation seeking public input on the NSF Merit Review criteria, policy, and processes. Read more

Senate Appropriations Committee Advances FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Legislation
On August 1, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted 25–3 to move forward the FY 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. Read more


ÐÜèÊÓÆµNominations Sought—New

ÐÜèÊÓÆµNominating Committee Seeks Recommendations for 2025 Elected Officers—Deadline September 10
The ÐÜèÊÓÆµNominating Committee seeks recommendations of candidates for AERA-wide offices. Read more

Nominating Committee for ÐÜèÊÓÆµGraduate Student Council Welcomes Recommendations—Extended Deadline: September 30
The ÐÜèÊÓÆµGraduate Student Council Nominating Committee welcomes recommendations of well-qualified individuals as potential candidates to run for GSC office in the 2025 election. Read more

Nominating Committee for ÐÜèÊÓÆµSIG Executive Committee Seeks Recommendations—Extended Deadline: September 30
The Nominating Committee for the ÐÜèÊÓÆµSpecial Interest Groups Executive Committee seeks recommendations for well-qualified candidates to run for the positions of chair-elect and member-at-large in the 2025 election. Read more

Nominations for 2025 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAwards Due October 9
ÐÜèÊÓÆµseeks nominations for the 2025 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAwards. The nominations deadline is October 9, 2024.

ÐÜèÊÓÆµCalls

2025 Annual Meeting Volunteer Session Chairs and Discussants—Deadline to Volunteer: September 6


ÐÜèÊÓÆµPublications Calls

Call for Editors: ÐÜèÊÓÆµOpen 2025–2027

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

Federal Funding Opportunities

The IES FY 2025 Education Research Grants Program RFA is now available. This program supports basic and applied research focused on improving education experiences and outcomes for learners in the United States. Applications are due September 12.

The National Center for Education Research at IES released an FY 2025 funding announcement for Statistical and Research Methodology in Education. The application deadline is September 12.


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.

ÐÜèÊÓÆµin the News

Recent media coverage of ÐÜèÊÓÆµand AERA-published research


Yahoo! News, August 29


We Are Teachers, August 28


Scary Mommy, August 23


News Channel Nebraska, August 22


Newsweek, August 16


Oregon Public Broadcasting, August 14


Education Week, August 13


We Are Teachers, August 13


MedCity News, August 9


Education Week, August 2

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ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights is published by the ÐÜèÊÓÆµ monthly to inform members and others interested in education research about the latest news and developments in ÐÜèÊÓÆµand in the field.

Editor: Felice J. Levine
Managing Editors: Tony Pals and John Neikirk
Contributors: Marla Koenigsknecht, Audrey Poe, Christy Talbot, Martha Yager