ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - February 2023

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ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - February 2023
 
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February 2023


ÐÜèÊÓÆµNews

Janelle Scott Voted ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresident-Elect; Key Members Elected to ÐÜèÊÓÆµCouncil
Janelle Scott, professor and the Birgeneau Distinguished Chair in Educational Disparities at the University of California, Berkeley, in the School of Education, has been voted president-elect of the ÐÜèÊÓÆµ. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresident Rich Milner on What Makes the 2023 Annual Meeting Special

Dear Colleagues: I hope you'll decide to join us in Chicago and virtually for the 2023 Annual Meeting as we, as a research community, engage our conference theme: "Interrogating Consequential Education Research in Pursuit of Truth." Read more

Major Lectures Will Enlighten and Inspire at Annual Meeting
As the single largest gathering of scholars in the education research field, the 2023 Annual Meeting will offer a rich array of sessions and events for all attendees. Read more

Presidential Sessions to Engage Annual Meeting Attendees on Pressing Topics in Education Research
ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresident 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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A Commitment to Access at the 2023 Annual Meeting​
As an association, ÐÜèÊÓÆµis committed to inclusion and values the contributions that attendees with disabilities bring to our research community. Read more

Annual Meeting to Feature Inclusive Business Meetings and Networking Opportunities​
New to the 2023 Annual Meeting this year, all ÐÜèÊÓÆµdivision, and SIG business meetings will be accessible to all unit members, whether they are attending in Chicago or virtually, or not attending at all. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµExecutive Board and Council Approve Recent SIG Petitions
The ÐÜèÊÓÆµExecutive Board and Council recently approved several petitions to support and advance the work of special interest groups within the association. Read more
Not Too Soon to Plan to Volunteer as a Reviewer for the 2024 Annual Meeting—Volunteer Portal Opens March 2​
While the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting is about to engage thousands of in-person and virtual attendees in April and May 2023, ÐÜèÊÓÆµencourages education researchers to volunteer as peer reviewers of submissions for the 2024 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting. Read more

Annual Meeting Important Notices

Creation Site for 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµi-Presentation Gallery Opens March 1
On March 1, the first-listed author of each paper to be presented at the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting—whether in a poster session, paper session, roundtable, symposium, structured poster session, or working group roundtable session—will receive an email invitation to create their presentation for display in the ÐÜèÊÓÆµi-Presentation Gallery. Read more
On-Site Annual Meeting Attendees Required to Verify COVID Vaccination​
To access the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting in Chicago, April 13–16, all participants must have up-to-date vaccination and at least one booster (if eligible) to attend in person. Read more
Annual Meeting Early Registration Closes March 10, Presenting Authors Have Until March 10 to Register for Annual Meeting
Early bird registration for the 2023 Annual Meeting closes on March 10. That date is also the deadline for all 2023 Annual Meeting presenting authors to register, extended from the original deadline of February 10. Read more
Final Paper Uploads Due March 10, Authors Encouraged to Opt-In to Online Paper Repository​
The deadline for 2023 Annual Meeting presenting authors to upload final papers is March 10. Read more
Childcare Returns to Annual Meeting—Early Registration is Encouraged​
­­ÐÜèÊÓÆµwill return to offering childcare services at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Chicago, after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Read more

Join us for the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting! The early bird deadline for meeting registration is March 10. Register for the meeting and reserve lodging by . To see the schedule for all accepted submissions and most of the invited, high-profile sessions and major lectures in Chicago and the virtual meeting, . Questions about registration can be sent to registration@aera.net. Other Annual Meeting questions can be sent to annualmtg@aera.net.

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ÐÜèÊÓÆµSpeaking Out

ÐÜèÊÓÆµIssues Statement on the Shooting at Michigan State University
We are saddened by the tragic loss of life and harm caused during the deadly shooting at Michigan State University, and we offer our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and communities of the victims. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµReleases Statement on Providing Our Support for the Victims of the Turkey and Syria Earthquakes
The destruction caused by the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this month has created immense pain and hardship for millions of people in the region. We express our concern for our colleagues, students, educators, and all people throughout Turkey and Syria who are experiencing significant loss of life, pain, trauma, and suffering. Read more


Voices from the Field

David DeMatthews Provides Advice for Education Researchers on Why and How to Write Op-Eds​
Education research matters and is relevant to the public as well as to practitioners and policymakers, but researchers are often untrained in connecting with these important audiences. Read more

Research and Policy News

 

ÐÜèÊÓÆµMembers Sonia Cabell, Sandra Chafouleas, and Jeremy Stoddard Commemorate IES 20th Anniversary
As part of commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Institute of Education Sciences, ÐÜèÊÓÆµis amplifying stories from education researchers whose work and accomplishments have been positively impacted by IES funding. Read more

IES Seeking Input on NCER National Research and Development Centers – Comments Due March 6
On February 2, the Institute of Education Sciences issued a Request for Information to inform future competitions for the National Center for Education Research's Research and Development Centers.  Read more
National Science Board Meeting Features K-12 STEM Teacher Panel and Update from STEM Education Working Group
The National Science Board held its first meeting of 2023 on February 15–16. NSB establishes policies for the National Science Foundation and also serves as an independent body of advisors to the president and Congress on science and engineering policy. Read more
National Academies Release Report on Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations
On February 14, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a consensus report, Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM OrganizationsRead more
118th Congress Kicks Off, with Committee Assignments Bringing New Faces to Education Research Policy and Funding
Members of the 118th Congress were sworn in during January, kicking off the legislative session. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµCalls

ÐÜèÊÓÆµEducation Research Conferences—Deadline for Proposals: March 6

2023 Brown Lecture Nominations—Deadline: March 20


ÐÜèÊÓÆµPublications Calls

Call for Editors: Educational Researcher 2024–2026


Federal Funding Opportunities

—Deadline: March 31

—Deadline: April 7


Call for Nominations

—Deadline: March 15

—Deadline: March 31


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 Russell Sage Foundation has several upcoming that may be of interest to ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembers.

In Memoriam

ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembers who have recently passed away

Karen Allen Keene, 68, died on February 12. She had served as chair of the mathematics, science, and technology department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Betty Lou Malen, 76, died on February 23. Malen served as a teacher and administrator in North Dakota and Michigan, and served as president of the Politics of Education Association in 1992. She was a member of Division L–Educational Policy and Politics.


ÐÜèÊÓÆµin the News

Recent media coverage of ÐÜèÊÓÆµand AERA-published research


Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News, February 27


Kappan, February 27


Courier Journal, February 13


Government Technology, February 2


Magnolia Reporter, February 1

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