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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 2d

A new study in AERA Open shows the promise of short, intensive programs for sparking growth in critical agency and highlights the need for more critical consciousness-raising spaces. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 3d

A new large-scale analysis of existing research in Review of Educational Research finds that school-provided social and emotional learning programs improve students’ academic achievement in addition to their social and emotional development. Read about it here: www.aera.net/Newsroom/Soc...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 4d

A study in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis found that 1:1 tutoring is more effective than 3:1 tutoring in an online setting. @matthewakraft.com
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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 6d

A study in AERA Open found that participation in dual language programs reduces peer victimization compared to English-only programs, highlighting the importance of expanding access to linguistically diverse programs. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 9d

The Graduate Student Research-in-Progress Roundtables Series submission deadline is almost here! AERA graduate student members are encouraged to submit by October 8. www.aera.net/Education-Re...

AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 10d

@usedgov.bsky.social has issued a request for public feedback on redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences and how it can modernize its programs, processes, and priorities. The public comment period is open through October 15. View the request here: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Request for Information; Feedback on Redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)

The Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 established the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) as the research, evaluation, and statistics arm of the U.S. Department of Education. IES is responsible ...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 10d

There are two weeks left to nominate a colleague for the 2026 AERA Awards! Nominations are due October 15. Check out the call here: www.aera.net/About-AERA/A...

AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 11d

A study in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis found that Hispanic students have higher math scores and higher English language arts scores when teachers share the same race and ethnicity and have state-certified bilingual teaching authorization. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Both/And: Students’ Academic Benefits of Sharing Race/Ethnicity and Language With Their Teachers - Michael Gottfried, Jennifer Freeman, Anna J. Egalite, 2025

Empirically, research has shown that students from racial or ethnically minoritized backgrounds have higher educational outcomes when they have a teacher of the...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 13d

We're one month away from the READY Program Call for Applications deadline! Applications are due October 29. Learn more about the READY Program and view the Call for Applications here: www.aera.net/Education-Re...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 16d

We are saddened by the passing of AERA Past President (1985-86) David Berliner. He was a pioneer in education psychology, teacher education, and educational policy; a champion of students and teachers; and a mentor and inspiration to countless scholars.

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 16d

We're less than a month away from the 2025 #AERABrownLecture! Register now for yourself or as a watch party for the lecture on October 23, 6pm ET. www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 17d

Next week, AERA will launch a new membership system. Here's what you need to know about the transition: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

AERA Will Launch New Membership System on October 1—What to Know

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 18d

Happening tomorrow - the Minority Dissertation Fellowship program will host an informational webinar at 2pm ET about the application process. Register here: aera.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research – Informational Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announces its 2026-2027 AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research competition for graduate students. This fellowship is targeted ...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 19d

Reminder - the AERA-NSF Grants Program proposal deadline is coming up on October 6! Watch the recording of the September 10 informational webinar for insight on the submission process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nayd...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 20d

A new study in AERA Open found that post-COVID, each day absent was associated with a decline in a student’s math achievement, with evidence of additional negative effects from peer absenteeism. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 23d

Next week, join the informational webinar on September 25 about the application for the Minority Dissertation Fellowship. www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

AERA to Hold Informational Webinar on 2026–2027 Minority Dissertation Fellowship on September 25—Register Now

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 24d

AERA President Maisha Winn recently appointed new members to AERA award committees. View the full roster of each committee in the latest issue of AERA Highlights: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

New Members Named to AERA Award Committees

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 25d

Join us for the 2025 #AERABrownLecture with James A. Banks! Now's your time to register individually or register as a watch party group for the lecture on October 23. Learn more about the event here: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 26d

On October 1, AERA will launch a new membership system—re:Members—to better support member engagement and association functions. Here's what you need to know about the transition. www.aera.net/Membership/A...

AERA’s New Membership System Launches October 1

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 27d

There's one month until the 2026 AERA Awards Nomination deadline on October 15! View the full call here: www.aera.net/About-AERA/A...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Sep 12

AERA will host an informational webinar on September 25 about the application process for the Minority Dissertation Fellowship! Register here: aera.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research – Informational Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w...

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announces its 2024-2025 AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research competition for graduate students. This fellowship is targeted ...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Sep 11

When states overhauled their school funding models to promote equity, they helped narrow the financial gap between high- and low-income districts, but those efforts did not narrow racial and ethnic gaps, via @edweek.org www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

How Efforts to Fund Schools More Equitably Actually Worsened Racial Inequality

Researchers examined three decades of school finance reforms in 40 states.

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Sep 10

Study co-author Emily Rauscher discusses the study and its implications in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDz2...

State School Finance Reforms Increased Racial and Ethnic Funding Inequities, New Study Finds

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Sep 10

State school finance reforms designed to close funding gaps between high- and low-income districts did not reduce racial and ethnic funding inequities and in some cases increased them, according to new research published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. www.aera.net/Newsroom/Sta...

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Sep 9

Registration is now open for the 2025 #AERABrownLecture with James A. Banks! New to 2025, we're offering the option to register individually or register as a watch party group! Check it out here: aera25.performedia.com

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