Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA)

?? Calling all job seekers in education & assessment! ?? Join us for NERA’s first webinar of 2025: "Essential Skills for Job Seekers: What Hiring Managers & Search Committees Look For" ?? ?? Date: Tuesday, March 4th ? Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST ?? Where: Zoom (link below) Hear directly from hiring managers & search committee members in credentialing, K-12 assessment, and higher ed on what it takes to stand out in today’s job market. ??? Our expert panelists—Kelly Rewley (ABIM), Yong Luo (Pearson), Kimberly Colvin (University at Albany, SUNY), & Sandra Sweeney, Ph.D. (Cognia)—will share insider tips on crafting strong applications, nailing interviews, and demonstrating the skills that hiring teams prioritize. Moderated by Hongyu Diao (ABIM), this interactive discussion will help you gain the insights you need to land your next opportunity. Whether you're actively job hunting or preparing for future opportunities, this webinar will provide valuable guidance to help you succeed! ?? Join here: https://lnkd.in/etbvVSg2 ?? Passcode: 429833 Tag a friend who needs this! ?? #Northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA2025 #JobSearchTips #HigherEd #EducationResearch #AcademicCareers #EdAssessment #TestingIndustry #GradStudents #CareerDevelopment #JobSeekers #EducationJobs #ResearchCareers #Networking #PhDLife #PostdocLife #EdLeadership #K12Education #Credentialing #ProfessionalGrowth

?? Grad School & Beyond: Navigating Your Path to Success ?? Join NERA's Graduate Student Issues Committee (GSIC) for an exclusive online panel on navigating grad school & exploring post-grad opportunities! ??? ?? Date: Wednesday, March 12th ? Time: 6:00 – 7:15 PM EDT ?? Where: Zoom Hear from recent doctoral grads Nisha Acharya Julien, PhD, Dr. Jacqueline Watson, Ana De Jesus, PhD, & Dr. Graham Johnson as they share their experiences & insights. Moderated by GSIC Chair Tricia Clarke., with contributions from David Earls, Ph.D. & Matthew Speno, Ed. D. . ?? Register now! https://lnkd.in/euqHVpHb (NERA membership not required) – Share with your network! Questions? Contact Tricia at [email protected]. #NERA #Northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #Nera2025 #GradSchoolSuccess #PhDLife #CareerGrowth #HigherEd #AcademicLife #PostGradOpportunities #Networking #EducationMatters #PhDJourney #FutureScholars #ResearchCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #DoctoralStudents #GradLife #EdResearch #MentorshipMatters #HigherEducation

?? Hot off the press! ?? The latest edition of The NERA Researcher is here! ?? This issue is packed with must-read content, including: ? Lisa Keller’s Presidential Message ?? 2024 Conference highlights & Jonathan Steinberg’s address ?? Award winners & member spotlights ?? A deep dive into quantitative instrument development ?? The story behind 3MT & NERA Don’t miss out—check it out now! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/ecW5tvuU #Northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA #NERAResearcher #EducationResearch #NERA2024 #StayInformed #NewEdition #AcademicExcellence #ResearchMatters #EducationMatters #ScholarlyCommunity #HigherEd #QuantitativeResearch #AwardWinners #ConferenceHighlights #EdLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationalInnovation #DataDriven #TeacherLeadership #EdPolicy #ScholarlySuccess #Networking #EducationForAll

???? Attention Graduate Students! ???? Were you the first author of a paper presented at the NERA 2024 Conference? ?? Don’t miss your chance to shine! Pictured here: GSIC Chair Tricia Clarke and the 2024 Award Winner Kate Schaefer—this could be YOU next year! ?? ?? Submission Guidelines: ? Submit TWO copies: 1?? A blind copy (no author info on the title page). 2?? A full copy (title page with names, affiliations, and emails). ?? Email your submission to: Tricia C. Clarke ([email protected]) ?? The winner will be recognized at the 2025 NERA Conference! Got questions? Reach out to GSIC Chair Tricia C. Clarke at [email protected] or check out the NERA website for more information. https://lnkd.in/erg_ujdc ?? Deadline: February 6, 2025 ?? Don’t wait—your recognition awaits! ? #NortheasternEducationalResearchAssociation #NERA2024 #NERA2025 #GraduateStudent #GraduateStudentPaper #GraduateStudentAward #ResearchExcellence #ResearchPaper #HigherEducation #GraduateSchool #CallForPapers

?? NERA Members! We want to celebrate YOU! ?? Share your professional milestones with The NERA Researcher for recognition. Whether it’s completing your degree, landing a new job, publishing your research, or achieving another career milestone, we’d love to hear about it! ?? Submit your news by January 31, 2025, to [email protected]. Need inspiration? Check out these highlights from the Fall 2024 issue: ? Bozhidar Bashkov, NERA Past President, was promoted to Senior Manager of Research at IXL Learning, where he leads research to enhance educational technology. ? Dr. Ariel Cerruto, MS, PPOTD, OTR/L earned her Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from NEIT and landed an award-winning research recognition and a new position in public education. ? Shu Jen Chen-Worley, Associate Professor at Touro University, published groundbreaking research on game-based learning and equity. Let’s celebrate your accomplishments together! ?????? #NERA #NortheasternEducationalResearchAssociation #NERA2025 #NERAResearcher #NERAPride #ProfessionalMilestones #ShareYourSuccess #highereducation #research #publiceducation #IXL #NEIT #TouroUniversity #OccupationalTherapy #SeniorManager #Gamebasedlearning

?? Shining a Light on Inclusion ?? Join us at the 2025 NERA Conference as we explore "Illuminating the Margins: Reconceptualizing Inclusion in Education." Together, let’s: ? Amplify voices often left unheard, ? Highlight the unseen in education, ? Build strategies for meaningful support. ?? Be part of the dialogue that transforms the future of education. Let’s make inclusion more than a conversation—let’s make it a reality. ?? Mark your calendars! #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA #NERA2025 #InclusiveEducation #IlluminatingTheMargins

Wishing all our members, partners, and educators a prosperous and inspiring 2025! May this new year bring growth, innovation, and continued collaboration in the pursuit of educational excellence. Here’s to a bright future with NERA! ??? #HappyNewYear #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA #NERA2025 #EducationExcellence

Wishing all our members, partners, and educators a prosperous and inspiring 2025! May this new year bring growth, innovation, and continued collaboration in the pursuit of educational excellence. Here’s to a bright future with NERA! ??? #HappyNewYear #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA #NERA2025 #EducationExcellence

NERA would like to wishes our members a joyful holiday season! May this season bring you peace, happiness, and inspiration for the year ahead. ??? #HappyHolidays #NERA #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation

?? Calling all 2024 NERA presenters! Submit your original research (max 20 pages) for the Lorne H. Woollatt Distinguished Paper Award ??. The winner receives a $500 stipend ?? and the chance to present at SRERA’s invited session during the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting in Denver! ?? Deadline: November 15th, 2024. For submission details, contact committee chair Rochelle Michel at ?? [email protected], or check out the NERA website! Good luck! ?? #NERA #NortheasternEducatioanalResearchAssociation #NERA2024 #EducationResearch #WoollattAward #SRERA #AERA #AnnualMeeting #Conference #BestPaper #DistinguishedPaper #Award #Research #ResearchPaper