About the Annual Meeting

The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research. It is a showcase for ground-breaking, innovative studies in a diverse array of areas -- from early education through higher education, from digital learning to second language literacy. It is where to encounter ideas and data that will shape tomorrow's education practices and policies, and where to connect with leading thinkers from the U.S. and around the world. 

The 2018 Annual Meeting, with an expected attendance of more than 17,000, will feature over 2,800 sessions.

2018 Annual Meeting Theme

The 2018 Annual Meeting theme is "The Dreams, Possibilities, and Necessity of Public Education." Read more

When and Where

Friday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 17, 2018
New York City, NY

Annual Meeting sessions will be held Friday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in in nine (9) co-Headquarter Hotels: Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, Le Parker Meridien, Park Central New York Hotel, Millennium Broadway, New York Hilton Midtown, New York Marriott Marquis, Sheraton New York Times Square, Warwick New York Hotel, Westin at Times Square..

Media Registration and Housing

Please complete this Press Registration Form.

Once registration is confirmed, AERA will send a confirmation email. That message will include a web link and access code for reporters who want to reserve housing in AERA’s press room block. 

Annual Meeting Program

The full program is available here!

Not Sure Which Sessions to Attend? 

AERA is happy to provide recommendations on Annual Meeting sessions and point you to research papers, based on your interests. Please contact AERA Communications Director Tony Pals (tpals@aera.net, office: (202) 238-3235). 

Embargo Policy

Contents of research papers being presented at the 2018 AERA Annual Meeting are embargoed until 12:01 a.m. ET on the date the paper is scheduled to be delivered. 

Social Media

Social Media: The hashtag for the 2018 Annual Meeting is #AERA18. Please follow AERA on Facebook and Twitter. 

Press Badges and Press Room

Badges must be picked up on site in the press room. The Press Room will be in Liberty 1 and 2 on the third floor of the Sheraton New York Times Square.

Press Room Hours 

Press Contact

· AERA Communications Director Tony Pals, tpals@aera.net, office: (202) 238-3235

About AERA

AERA is the largest national professional organization devoted to the scientific study of education. Founded in 1916, AERA advances knowledge about education, encourages scholarly inquiry related to education, and promotes the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.

AERA Reporters’ Resource (PDF)