AERA 2026
The American Educational Research Association (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 we go to encounter ideas and data that will shape tomorrow's education practices and policies, and where we go to connect with leading thinkers from the U.S. and around the world. Learn more about the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting >
GSEHD Sponsored events
- GSEHD Salon 1 - The Science of Learning and the Learning of Science - How to embed Civics into the STEM Curriculum
Friday, April 10 | Time TBD (afternoon)
Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, San Bernardino RoomFeaturing:
- Courtney Bell - University of Wisconsin Learning Sciences, former director of Wisconsin Center for Education Research, and former HS Chemistry, Physics, Biology Teacher
- Sucan Yoon - University of Pennsylvania Learning Sciences with focus on science and technology
- GSEHD Salon 2 - International Perspectives on Civics and the Development of Civic Dispositions
Saturday, April 11 | Time TBD (morning)
Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, San Bernardino RoomFeaturing representatives from Azerbaijan and Israel
- GSEHD Salon 3 - Teaching Civics and Controversial Issues in K-12 Schools
Saturday, April 11 | Time TBD (afternoon)
Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, San Bernardino Room- GSEHD Salon 4 - Understanding the Landscapes of Civics Education - The Literature (Invite Only)
Sunday, April 12 | Time TBD (morning)
Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, San Bernardino RoomFeaturing:
- Dr. Josh Glazer - Professor, Education Policy, GW GSEHD
- Paul Goren - Managing Director, Forum on Democracy & Education, GW GSEHD
- Amanda Baker - Research Analyst, Forum on Democracy & Education, GW GSEHD
- GSEHD Hospitality Suite
Saturday, April 11 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, San Bernardino Room
Take a break from the AERA meeting and recharge in our Hospitality Room, open for GSEHD conference attendees and their guests. Stop by and enjoy a comfortable space to relax, catch up with colleagues, or grab a light refreshment.
To view the daily schedule of GSEHD faculty, student, and alumni participation and presentations, select the dates listed below.
All times are listed in Pacific Time (PDT)
| Session Time + Location | Session Information |
|---|---|
9:45-11:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 4th Floor, Diamond 8 | Discussant |
9:45-11:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 4th Floor, Diamond 6 | Symposium: Racialized Emotions, Trauma, and the Ethics of Feeling in Teacher Education |
9:45-11:15 am Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Room 303B | Discussant |
9:45-11:15 am Los Angeles Convention Center | Zhongxin Zheng (Doctoral Candidate) e-Lightning Ed-Talk Session 2 + |
1:45-3:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Floor: Gold Level, Gold 1 | Dr. Laura Engel, Sümeyye ARPACI Roundtable Session: Bridging Global and Local Education: Testing, Digital Skills, and Teacher Impact |
1:45-3:15 pm InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, 5th Floor, K-Town | Symposium: Incorporating Transformative Frameworks into Mixed Methods Research: Challenges, Insights, and Recommendations |
1:45-3:15 pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level One, Petree D | William Zhou (Doctoral Candidate, Curriculum & Instruction) Chair |
3:45-5:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 4th Floor, Diamond 1 | Nemain Morgan Curtis Paper Session: Unforgetting Professional Ethics: Educators Resisting Policy Mandates Misaligned with Justice |
3:45-5:15 pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level One, Petree Hall C | Journal Talks Session 1: Meet the Editors |
| Session Time + Location | Session Information |
|---|---|
7:45-9:15 am Los Angeles Convention Center, Level One, Petree D | Dr. Jennifer Clayton, Shaun Shepard (EdD '24), Dr. Abe Tekleselassie, Dr. Rebecca Thessin, Dr. Leslie Trimmer Roundtable Session: Reimagining Preparation Programs for Equity and Social Justice Leaders |
9:45-11:15 am Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, La Brea | Symposium: Mapping the Long Haul: Cartographies of Mentoring Journeys |
2:15-3:45 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Gold Level, Gold 1 | Zhuoyu Yang Roundtable Session: Teaching with AI: Identities, Challenges, and Burnout |
4:15-5:45 pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level One, Petree D | Dr. Natalie Milman, Dr. Jessa Henderson (PhD '24) Roundtable Session: Leadership Without Walls: Virtual, Vocational, and Cross-Cultural Contexts |
6:15-7:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 4th Floor, Diamond 8 | Dr. Deniece Dortch (Chair), Zhongxin Zheng (Doctoral Candidate) (Participant) SIG Business Meeting: Graduate and Postdoctoral Education Across the Disciplines Special Interest Group Business Meeting |
| Session Time + Location | Session Information |
|---|---|
7:45-9:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 2nd Floor, Platinum A | Dr. Lisa Rice, Xinia Li, Stacey Martino (Doctoral Candidates, Special Education) Paper Session: Inclusive Education Through Instructional Practices and Peer Relationships |
9:45-11:15 am Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Los Cerritos | Dr. Joshua Glazer, Dr. Matthew Shirrell Symposium: Learning from “failure”: Exploring challenges in unsuccessful research-practice partnerships |
9:45-11:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Ground Floor, Gold 4 | William Zhou (Doctoral Candidate, Curriculum & Instruction) Discussant |
11:45 am-1:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Gold Level, Gold 1 | Krishna Belino Cart Roundtable Session: Reframing Teacher Growth: Simulation, Mentorship, and Online Learning for a New Era |
11:45 am-1:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Gold Level, Gold 3 | Minh Kim Roundtable Session: Culture and Tradition Across Societies |
11:45 am-1:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 4th Floor, Diamond 1 | William Zhou (Doctoral Candidate, Curriculum & Instruction) Chair |
1:45-3:15 pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level One, Petree D | Dr. Tal Vaizman (CASJE Research Fellow) Roundtable Session: Religious Identity, Pedagogy, and Lived Practice |
3:45-5:15 pm Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Palos Verdes | Dr. Jennifer Clayton, Shaun Shepard (EdD '24), Dr. Abe Tekleselassie, Dr. Rebecca Thessin, Dr. Leslie Trimmer Paper Session: Leadership Preparation, Change, and Organizational Conditions |
3:45-5:15 pm Westin Bonaventure, Level 2, Echo Park | Dr. Christine Nganga, Naudia Fairclough (MAEd '17; Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership & Administration) Paper Session: Navigating System Level Politics for Equity and Social Justice |
3:45-5:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 4th Floor, Diamond 2 | Zhongxin Zheng (Doctoral Candidate) Chair |
| Session Time + Location | Session Information |
|---|---|
7:45-9:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Ground Floor, Gold 4 | Ioannis Koutroulis Roundtable Session: Admissions in Focus: Equity, Predictive Insights, and Holistic Review |
7:45-9:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 2nd Floor, Platinum J | Xinia Li (Doctoral Candidate, Special Education) Symposium: Unforgetting the Past, Disrupting the Present: Border-Crossing Approaches to Inclusive Education Policy, Research, and Practice |
9:45-11:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Gold Level, Gold 3 | Dr. Christine Nganga, Naudia Fairclough (MAEd '17; Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership & Administration) Roundtable Session: Mentoring Frameworks and Campus Dynamics |
9:45-11:15 am Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Poster Hall - Exhibit Hall A | Marina Sanchez Poster Session: Counseling Poster Session B |
9:45-11:15 am Los Angeles Convention Center | Chenxi Zhou e-Lightning Ed-Talk Session 16 + |
9:45-11:15 am Los Angeles Convention Center, Level One, Petree D | William Zhou (Doctoral Candidate, Curriculum & Instruction) Roundtable Session: Theoretical Analyses of Learning Environments |
11:45 am-1:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 2nd Floor, Platinum C | Speaker |
11:45 am-1:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Ground Floor, Gold 4 | Ji Young Kim Roundtable Session: Evaluating and Validating Measures of Student Learning and Performance |
11:45 am-1:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 2nd Floor, Platinum J | Xinia Li (Doctoral Candidate, Special Education) Chair |
1:45-3:15 pm Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Santa Barbara C | Taryn Graves Paper Session: Social Issues and the Learning Sciences |
3:45-5:15 pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level One, Petree D | Mengying Cao Roundtable Session: Educational Leadership in Rural and Remote Communities |
| Session Time + Location | Session Information |
|---|---|
7:45-9:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 3rd Floor, Plaza III | Dr. Joshua Glazer (Chair, Session Organizer, Presenter), Dr. Matthew Shirrell (Presenter) Symposium: Beyond Lortie: New sociological perspectives on professions and their application to teaching |
7:45-9:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Gold Level, Gold 3 | William Zhou (Doctoral Candidate, Curriculum & Instruction) Chair + Presenter |
9:45-11:15 am JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 2nd Floor, Platinum B | Discussant |
11:45 am-1:15 pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Room 308B | Panelist |
11:45 am-1:15 pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Room 304B | Ebtissam Oraby Symposium: Islamic Epistemologies, Decolonial Pedagogy, and Many Ways of Knowing |
1:45-3:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, Gold Level, Gold 1 | Amanda Baker, Paul Goren, Katie Kinnaman (Forum on Democracy & Education) Roundtable Session: Curriculum as Policy, Curriculum as Power: Whose Knowledge Counts? |
1:45-3:15 pm JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, 4th Floor, Diamond 10 | Dr. Joshua Glazer (Chair), William Berry (Presenter, Session Organizer) Symposium: Politics, History, and Systems Improvement in 21st Century School Reforms |