Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA)

?? 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

??Fostering Civic Learning in K-12 and Higher Education: Perspectives from the Field ?? Reflecting on an inspiring Fostering Civic Learning in K-12 and Higher Education: Perspectives from the Field panel at NERA2024! President Jonathan Steinberg, moderator Laura Hamilton, and panelists Beverly Leon, Dena Pastor, Elyse Alter, and Miriam Bart shared powerful insights on advancing digital literacy, social perspective-taking, and equitable civic engagement. Grateful for the impactful conversations on empowering the next generation! #nera #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #nera2024 #CivicLearning #DigitalLiteracy #Education #NERAConference #conference #panel

Strength in numbers! The James Madison University family showed up strong for NERA 2024 with one of our biggest groups yet! Thank you for showing up and learning, networking, and collaborating. ??? #NERA #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA2024 #JMU #DukesAtNERA #conference #research #learning #networking #collaboration

Even a few bumps and bruises couldn’t keep co-chairs Caroline Prendergast, PhD and Javier Suárez-álvarez, Ph.D. from promoting social responsibility in educational research! ?????? Together, NERA will continue to rise, inspire and innovate- one step at a time! #NERA2024 #NERA #northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #socialresponsibility #education #conference #research

Thank you to the 2024 NERA Conference President Jonathan Steinberg and Co-Chairs Hannah Smith Ph.D. , Javier Suárez-álvarez, Ph.D., Caroline Prendergast, PhD and Siyu Wan for an incredible 55th annual conference ?? Your dedication to Promoting Social Responsibility in Educational Research made this event truly inspiring. The members are truly grateful for the meaningful discussions, panels and connections formed! Here’s to making a lasting impact together! #NERA #Northeasterneducationalresearchassociation #NERA2024 #educationresearch #socialresponsibility #highereducation #students #professionals #members #55thconference

?? Keynote Speaker: Shaun Nelms ?? On Wednesday, October 9th, at 12:00 PM, join us for an empowering keynote at the 2024 NERA Conference, featuring Shaun Nelms, Ed.D., Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester. In his talk, "Leading with Purpose: Empowering School Leaders for Lasting Change," Shaun will share insights from his groundbreaking work in urban school reform and leadership. As the former Superintendent of East Upper and Lower Schools, Shaun developed a nationally recognized school reform model, and now, he continues to champion equitable school systems and impactful leadership in education. ?? When: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 ?? Time: 12:00 PM #NERA #NortheasternEducaitionalResearchAssociation #NERA2024 #KeynoteSpeaker #SchoolLeadership #EducationalEquity #CommunityEngagement #UrbanEducation #LeadershipForChange #AcademicConference #InspiringLeaders

?? Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Beverly Leon ?? Join us for an inspiring evening at the 2024 NERA Conference as Beverly Leon, Founder and CEO of Local Civics, shares her journey in "Evidence-Based Impact: Empowering Diverse Communities through Educational Research and Social Entrepreneurship." With her rich social policy, education, and labor market policy background, Beverly has dedicated over a decade to fostering youth education and empowerment. Don't miss the opportunity to hear her insights on how educational research and social entrepreneurship can create lasting, impactful change. ?? When: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 ?? Time: 7:00 PM #NERA #NortheasternEducationalResearchAssociation #NERA2024 #KeynoteSpeaker #SocialEntrepreneurship #EducationalResearch #DiverseCommunities #YouthEmpowerment #EducationLeadership #InspiringChange #AcademicConference

?? Mastering the Job Interview: Strategies for Graduate Students and Early Career Professionals ?? Job interviews can be overwhelming, especially for those just starting their careers. At the 2024 NERA Conference, join us for an insightful panel discussion with experienced professionals from both academia and industry, as they share tips on preparing for interviews, navigating virtual and on-site interviews, and understanding different interview types. ??Moderated by Matthew J. Madison, this session features Ross Markle, Yu Bao, and Dr. Tabitha Bellamy who will provide actionable advice on how to excel in interviews and increase your chances of landing the job you want. ?? When: October 9, 2024 ?? Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM This session is perfect for graduate students and early career professionals looking to sharpen their interview skills and boost their confidence. ?? Register today at nera-education.org #NERA #NortheasternEducationalResearchAssociation #NERA2024 #CareerDevelopment #JobInterviews #AcademicCareers #IndustryCareers #EarlyCareerResearchers #GraduateStudents #InterviewPrep #ProfessionalGrowth

???????? Supporting College Students with Children: Data-Driven Insights, National Trends, and Personal Stories Shaping a Future of Opportunity ???????? Parenting students face unique challenges in higher education, from balancing academics with caregiving to financial stress and limited childcare access. Join us at the 2024 NERA Conference for an essential panel discussion on how we can better support parenting students and create family-friendly campuses. ???Moderated by Haley Myers Dillon, the session features experts Miriam Cullimore, Brittani Williams, and Megan Brown, who will share data-driven insights, national trends, and personal stories to help shape a future of opportunity for parenting students. ?? When: October 9, 2024 ?? Time: 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Be part of this important conversation and contribute to building more inclusive, supportive environments in higher education. ?? Register today at nera-education.org #NERA #NortheasternEducationalResearchAssoicaiton #NERA2024 #StudentParents #FamilyFriendlyCampuses #HigherEducation #AcademicSupport #EquityInEducation #ParentingInCollege #EducationalEquity

?? Cultivating Social Responsibility: Amplifying How MSIs Support Students' Social and Economic Mobility ?? Join us at the 2024 Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA) Conference for an insightful panel discussion on how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) foster student success and advance social responsibility. ??Moderated by Laura Lara-Brady, this session will feature Kyndra V. Middleton, Andrés Castro Samayoa, and Claude Tameze as they delve into how MSIs’ missions and practices shape inclusive learning and promote social and economic mobility for students. ?? When: October 9, 2024 ?? Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the transformative role of MSIs in advancing equity, mobility, and socially responsible educational outcomes. ?? Register today at nera-education.org #NERA #NortheasternEducationalResearchAssociation #NERA2024 #MSIImpact #SocialResponsibility #SocialMobility #EducationalEquity #InclusiveLearning #AcademicResearch #HigherEducation #MinorityServingInstitutions