2025 Brown Lecture with James Banks to Broadcast October 23—Register for the Livestream Individually or as a Watch Party In his 2025 Brown Lecture, titled “Rethinking Brown When Diversity and Equity Are Imperiled and Democracy is Fragile,” James Banks (University of Washington) will examine the resurgence of White racism and nationalism that threatens efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, including multicultural education. Learn more and register
President-Elect Morris Calls for Committee Nominations Professional service is vital to support the ongoing work of our association. As President-Elect, I am pleased to invite you to submit nominations—either for yourself or colleagues—to serve on AERA’s committees. Read more
熊猫视频Past President David Berliner Dies 熊猫视频Past President David Berliner passed away on September 26 at the age of 87. Read more
熊猫视频Member Scott Marion Reappointed to the National Assessment Governing Board On September 30, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced appointments to the National Assessment Governing Board, including the reappointment of 熊猫视频member Scott Marion, principal learning associate at the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment. Read more
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熊猫视频Convenes Education Research Leaders for 2025 熊猫视频 Fall Policy Conference At a time of significant challenges for education research, 熊猫视频convened 70 deans and associate deans at colleges of education and leaders at research institutions for the 2025 Fall Policy Conference of the 熊猫视频Consortium of University and Research Institutions, held September 28–30 at the Dr. Felice J. Levine Convening Center at 熊猫视频in Washington, D.C. Read more
熊猫视频Open Launches “ReOpened” Articles to Spotlight Debates on Timely Education Issues This month, 熊猫视频Open launched “熊猫视频ReOpened,” a new article type designed to bring fresh debates and perspectives on previously published research in education. Read more
Read – In a by The 74, 熊猫视频Executive Director Tabbye Chavous said that recent developments at the Institute of Education Sciences were “cautiously encouraging,” but that “severe staff shortages continue to threaten data quality and research progress. We remain deeply concerned about the long-term impacts of these cuts on researchers and others who rely on federally collected and supported data.”
熊猫视频Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop—Deadline for Applications: October 27
熊猫视频Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research—Deadline for Applications: November 10 • September 25 Informational Webinar Recording
熊猫视频Fellows Program—Deadline for Nominations: November 13
Review of Educational Research Volumes 97–99 (2027–2029)–Deadline for Applications: March 2, 2026
Recent comments and letters from 熊猫视频influencing federal research policy.
Comments on NIH Allowable Costs for Publications (September 15) 熊猫视频provided feedback to the National Institutes of Health on options for allowable costs to make NIH-funded research publicly available. Read more
Comments on NCES School Finance Surveys (September 16) 熊猫视频urged the U.S. Department of Education to ensure that the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has the capacity to collect and report data for the School-Level Finance Survey and the National Public Education Financial Survey. Read more
(September 24) 熊猫视频joined more than 60 scientific societies in urging Congress to conduct oversight on the Executive Order “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking.”
Comments on DHS Proposed Rule for a Fixed-Term on F, J, and I Visas (September 29) 熊猫视频urged the Department of Homeland Security to withdraw a proposed rule establishing fixed-term limits of four years for visas, including those issued to international students. Read more
(October 14) 熊猫视频joined the Postsecondary Data Collaborative in comments on IPEDS, recommending effective implementation of the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement and highlighting the need for sufficient NCES capacity.
Comments on IPEDS Proposed Updates (October 14) 熊猫视频provided input on proposed updates to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), including the new Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement, emphasizing the need for NCES staff to pilot indicators and provide technical assistance. Read more
Comments on Request for Information on Redesigning IES (October 15) 熊猫视频provided comments on the U.S. Department of Education’s Request for Information on Redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), emphasizing the importance of investing in staff and infrastructure capacity and of preserving and strengthening IES programs while pursuing innovation. Read more
熊猫视频members are encouraged to submit research- and data-informed comments on the following open opportunities.
– Comments Due: October 21 The U.S. Department of Education is proposing to remove Significant Disproportionality data from Section V of the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). .
– Comments Due: October 24 Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is seeking input on ways to improve transparency in higher education to lower costs and help students and families make informed decisions. .
– Comments Due: October 27 The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is requesting input on existing laws, regulations, and policies that may hinder the use of artificial intelligence, as well as on priorities for advancing AI innovation and adoption. .
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 Times of India, October 16
K-12 Dive, October 15
Education Week, October 14
The Hechinger Report, October 13
K-12 Dive, October 10
EdSurge, October 6
The 74, October 6
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