More Than 12,000 Education Researchers to Meet in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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 an 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. Join us April 27-May 1 for five rewarding days of ideas, engagement, networking, and professional advancement.

WHEN
April 27-May 1, 2017

WHERE
San Antonio, TX 

The 2017 Annual Meeting will be held in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and two headquarter hotels (Grand Hyatt San Antonio and the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk).

WHO
Join more than 12,000 AERA members and scholars from aligned fields and disciplines in San Antonio, TX, and hear from major speakers and select from more than 2,500 sessions featuring high-quality and timely education research.

Media Registration
Please complete this Press Registration Form. If you have any questions regarding your registration, or need to change your badge information, please contact AERA at [email protected] or (202) 238-3233).

Housing
A room block has been reserved for the press. To book a reservation online, please use this customized press housing link. If you need assistance with housing, please contact housing customer service at (800) 262-9974 or [email protected].

Meeting Agenda
An overview of meeting highlights can be browsed here. The full program is available here. The program can be searched by:

• Individual presenter/participant's name
• Session title/topic
• Paper title/topic

AERA is happy to provide recommendations on Annual Meeting sessions and point you to research papers, based on your interests.

Embargo Policy
Contents of research papers being presented at the 2017 AERA Annual Meeting are embargoed until 12:01 a.m. ET on the date the paper is scheduled to be delivered.

Press Badges and Press Room
Badges must be picked up on site in the press room. The Press Room will be located in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Meeting Room Level, Room 224.

Press Room Hours 

Social Media
The hashtag for the 2017 Annual Meeting is #AERA17. You may also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

AERA Reporters' Resource

About AERA
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning. 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. Find AERA on Facebook and Twitter. 

Contact:
Tony Pals, [email protected]
(202) 238-3235, (202) 288-9333 (cell)

Victoria Oms, [email protected]
(202) 238-3233

SOURCE American Educational Research Association

Related Links

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