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
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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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
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
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.
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