AERA Distinguished Public Service Award Lecture (2012): Jerry D. Weast
Jerry D. Weast, past superintendent of the Montgomery County Public Schools speaks on making education work for all children by “turning data into knowledge that is actionable for teachers”. Weast is the recent recipient of the AERA Distinguished Public Service Award for 2012. Read more
Changing Policies and Practices in Education Around the World: What Can We Learn? Researchers Examine Ways That Research-Based Policy Changes Can Improve Education. Read more
Public Understanding of Science: The Educational Challenges of Scientific “Uncertainty” The public understanding of science is critical in a democratic society, yet many citizens lack knowledge of basic scientific tenets. Read more
Division J Invited Session: Big-Time College Sports: Mitigating the Academic-Athletic Divide This session features Charles Clotfelter, a highly regarded scholar who has made voluminous contributions to the field of education policy. Read more
Observational Methods and Advancing Knowledge of Classroom Teaching and Learning Read more
Division J Invited Session: The Global Implications of Immigration: Educational Attainment and Jobs This session examines international student and immigration trends in the United States, Mexico, and Canada; the characteristics of international and immigrant students; and emerging policies and key research topics. Read more