ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - March 2024

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ÐÜèÊÓÆµHighlights - March 2024
 
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March 2024


ÐÜèÊÓÆµNews

Video: A Message from ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresident Tyrone Howard on the 2024 Annual Meeting
In a brief , ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresident Tyrone Howard shares why the 2024 Annual Meeting is a “must attend” event for you and your colleagues, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, to engage, and to be inspired.

Presidential Sessions to Elevate Key Topics in Education Research
ÐÜèÊÓÆµPresident Tyrone Howard and the 2024 Presidential Program co-chairs have developed 47 compelling presidential sessions that contribute to the 2024 Annual Meeting theme, “Dismantling Racial Injustice and Constructing Educational Possibilities: A Call to Action.” Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµResearch and Science Policy Forum at Annual Meeting to Feature High-Profile Speakers and Conversations on Emerging Topics
The Research and Science Policy Forum, a prominent component of the ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting, is a series of invited sessions focused on important areas at the intersection of education research and science policy. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµExpanding Access and Inclusion at Annual Meeting
ÐÜèÊÓÆµis pleased to announce that LaVant Consulting is partnering with ÐÜèÊÓÆµto give guidance on expanding access and inclusion for all attendees at the 2024 Annual Meeting and beyond. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµFeatures Graduate Students and Early Career Scholars Across the Annual Meeting Program
The 2024 Annual Meeting will feature the work of graduate and early career scholars through several initiatives and sessions. The Graduate Student Research-in-Progress Roundtables will return as a special component. Read more

e-Lightening Ed-Talks to Engage Attendees Throughout Annual Meeting
Featured with the Annual Meeting poster sessions this year are e-Lightening Ed-Talks. Ed-Talk presenters are encouraged to register for a training session on Thursday, April 4, from 3 pm to 4 pm. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµBrings High Schoolers and Undergrads to ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting
The 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia will feature two returning opportunities for youth to participate. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµContinues Its Ombuds Program at the 2024 Annual Meeting
ÐÜèÊÓÆµwill continue its Ombuds Program as part of the 2024 Annual Meeting. Read more


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Annual Meeting Notices

Recorded Trainings Available for ÐÜèÊÓÆµi-Presentation Training Sessions
ÐÜèÊÓÆµhas posted recordings of two recent “Create an ÐÜèÊÓÆµi-Presentation” training sessions online. Read more

Visit the ÐÜèÊÓÆµBooth in Philadelphia
As part of the 2024 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, ÐÜèÊÓÆµwill host a booth in the Exhibit Hall, where attendees can purchase 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 the Journal Editors from ÐÜèÊÓÆµand Other Publishers in Philadelphia
At the 2024 Annual Meeting, ÐÜèÊÓÆµis offering four Meet the Journal Editors sessions (formerly known as Journal Talks), where attendees are encouraged to meet with ÐÜèÊÓÆµjournal editors and editors from many other publishers. Read more


Research and Science Policy News

Kaye Husbands Fealing Appointed to Lead NSF SBE Directorate
On February 29, the National Science Foundation announced the appointment of Kay Husbands Fealing to serve as assistant director of the NSF Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate. Read more

Mark Schneider’s Term Ends as Director of IES; NCEE Commissioner Matthew Soldner Named Acting Director
On March 26, Mark Schneider announced that his term as director of the Institute of Education Sciences was ending on March 28. Read more
Final FY 2024 Appropriations Include Significant Cut for NSF, Small Reductions for IES and NIH Under Spending Caps
After a long and winding appropriations process that included the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post and multiple continuing resolutions, Congress took action on bipartisan agreements on FY 2024 appropriations this month. Read more
President Biden Releases FY 2025 Budget Request in Tight Fiscal Climate
On March 11, President Biden released the administration’s budget request for federal agencies for FY 2025. Read more

Federal Policy Announcement 

   

ÐÜèÊÓÆµQ&A

Matthew Chingos and James Carter Share How to Make the Most of the Urban Institute’s Education Data Portal
Matthew M. Chingos directs the Center on Education Data and Policy at the Urban Institute. Chingos and his colleague James Carter oversee Urban’s Education Data Portal, which draws on data from most major national data sources on schools, districts, and colleges, coordinating variables and documentation to make it easier to look at trends and combine data. Read more

ÐÜèÊÓÆµCalls for Submissions

2025 Annual Meeting Call for Volunteer Reviewers—Deadline: April 29
ÐÜèÊÓÆµis seeking volunteers to serve as peer reviewers for submissions for the 2025 ÐÜèÊÓÆµAnnual Meeting. Individuals interested in being considered as peer reviewers are encouraged to volunteer for specific units (divisions, SIGs, or committees) through My AERA.


ÐÜèÊÓÆµPublications Calls

Call for Editors: American Educational Research Journal 2025–2027—Deadline: May 1

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.

In Memoriam

ÐÜèÊÓÆµmembers who have recently passed away
Luis Moll, 76, died on March 5. He was professor emeritus at the University of Arizona. Moll was named an ÐÜèÊÓÆµFellow in 2008, received the Palmer O. Johnson Memorial Award in 2011, served as vice president of Division G in 2011-2014, and delivered the 2009 Brown Lecture.

ÐÜèÊÓÆµin the News

Recent media coverage of ÐÜèÊÓÆµand AERA-published research


Big Think, March 21


CNBC, March 14


WCNC, March 14


The Daily Mail, March 14


Yahoo! News, March 13


The Texas Tribune, March 13


Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, March 12


EdSource, March 12


Study Finds, March 12


Forbes, March 12


EducationNC, March 11


Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, March 7


Education Week, March 6


Forbes, March 6


Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, March 1

More ÐÜèÊÓÆµin the News


Special Thanks to Our 2024 Annual Meeting Sponsors


Platinum

American Institutes for Research
Educational Testing Service
SAGE Publishing
University of California, Los Angeles

Gold

Vanderbilt University
West Ed

Silver

Postsecondary National Policy Institute

Bronze

IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement)


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, and Martha Yager