Annual Meeting Online Platform and Mobile App to Open by April 7 The 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting online platform and Mobile App (AERA2023) will open by April 7. Read more
ÐÜèÊÓÆµBrings Youth to ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting The 2023 Annual Meeting will feature several exciting new opportunities for youth to participate in the place-based component of the conference in Chicago, April 13–16. Read more
ÐÜèÊÓÆµFeatures Graduate Students and Early Career Scholars Across the Annual Meeting Program​ The 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting will feature the work of thousands of early career scholars and graduate students across all components of the program—including division, SIG, and committee sessions. Read more
Celebrating and Supporting Cultural Diversity at the Annual Meeting The 2023 Annual Meeting will provide important opportunities for participants to uphold and celebrate cultural diversity, both of its attendees and of the host city of Chicago, through special initiatives that are new this year. Read more
ÐÜèÊÓÆµResearch and Science Policy Forum to Feature Conversations with Federal Officials and on Timely Issues​ The Research and Science Policy Forum at the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting will highlight important areas at the intersection of education research and science policy. Read more
Presidential Sessions to Engage 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
ÐÜèÊÓÆµContinues Its Ombuds Program at the 2023 Annual Meeting ÐÜèÊÓÆµwill continue its Ombuds Program as part of the 2023 Annual Meeting. Read more
ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnounces 2023 Fellows AERA has announced the selection of 24 exemplary scholars as 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµFellows. Read more
ÐÜèÊÓÆµand SIG Leaders Issue Joint Statement on the Work and Legacy of the Late Judy Heumann ​​ Judith “Judy” Heumann, widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement, passed away unexpectedly in Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of March 4, 2023. Read more
ÐÜèÊÓÆµNames Recipients of Dissertation and Research Grant Awards ÐÜèÊÓÆµhas announced 10 recipients of its dissertation and research grant awards. Read more
Recorded Trainings Available for i-Presentation Creation Authors of papers for presentation at the 2023 Annual Meeting now have available an additional support tool when creating an i-Presentation. Read more
Register Your Vaccine Status with SafeAccess Before Traveling to Chicago To attend AERA’s 2023 Annual Meeting in person (in Chicago, April 13–16), all participants, except those with a medically documented condition or a personal attestation of religious reasons, must have up-to-date vaccination and at least one booster (if eligible). Read more
Visit the ÐÜèÊÓÆµBooth and Lounge in Chicago As part of the 2023 Annual Meeting in Chicago, ÐÜèÊÓÆµwill host a Booth and Lounge in the Exhibit Hall, where attendees can purchase new books with free domestic shipping, pick up free journal copies, learn more about ÐÜèÊÓÆµprograms, and enjoy a series of raffles and giveaways of ÐÜèÊÓÆµswag. Read more
Meet with Journal Editors from ÐÜèÊÓÆµand Other Publishers at Journal Talks in Chicago At the 2023 Annual Meeting, ÐÜèÊÓÆµis offering four in-person Journal Talks sessions, where meeting attendees are encouraged to meet with ÐÜèÊÓÆµjournal editors and editors from many other publishers. Read more
Join the ÐÜèÊÓÆµSIG: Research in Reading and Literacy at the 2023 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting, Chicago, IL
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ÐÜèÊÓÆµTo Release New Book on State Spending for Higher Education Led by Delaney This April, ÐÜèÊÓÆµwill release Volatility in State Spending for Higher Education, a pioneering book led by volume editor Jennifer A. Delaney (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). Read more
Special Issue of Educational Researcher Examines the Topic of Teacher Pensions A newly released special issue of Educational Researcher, titled “Teacher Pensions: Implications for Retention, Compensation, Quality, and Equity,” presents research on a variety of policy issues surrounding teacher pensions. Read more
First Look at Educational Researcher’s Special Issue on Anti-Black Racism in Education Educational Researcher’s first set of Anti-Black Racism in Education articles has been released. Read more
ÐÜèÊÓÆµProvides Comments on Priorities for NCER Research and Development Centers​ On March 6, ÐÜèÊÓÆµprovided comments in response to a Request for Information on future research priorities and topics for the National Education Research and Development Centers, of the National Center for Education Research. Read more
FY 2024 Budget Request Proposes Increased Investment for Education Research and Statistics On March 9, the Biden administration released its budget request for the 2024 fiscal year. Read more
2024 Annual Meeting Call for Volunteer Reviewers—Deadline: April 28
Call for Editors: Educational Researcher 2024–2026
—Deadline: April 7
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.
ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembers who have recently passed away
Glen Irving Earthman, 95, died on March 26. He was an associate professor emeritus in educational leadership at Virginia Tech.
Carl Kaestle, 82, died January 5. Kaestle was an emeritus professor of education, history, and public policy emeritus at Brown University, and a former president of the National Academy of Education. He was an ÐÜèÊÓÆµFellow, recipient of the ÐÜèÊÓÆµReview of Research Award, and served on the ÐÜèÊÓÆµTask Force on IES Reauthorization.
Fred Newmann, 86, died February 10. He worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madision’s School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction for three decades. Newmann received the ÐÜèÊÓÆµPalmer O. Johnson Award in 2003 and an ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresidential Citation in 2002.
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The Daily Cardinal, March 30
Knoxville News Sentinel, March 27
Education Week, March 24
Inside Higher Ed, March 21
Education Week, March 20
The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 20
News Channel 9, March 16
EdSurge, March 14
Richmond Free Press, March 9
Higher Ed Dive, March 8
K-12 Dive, March 7
Diverse Issues in Higher Education, March 1
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