The American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting stands as the world’s largest gathering of education researchers, spotlighting groundbreaking and innovative studies. With over 2,500 sessions available, the 2024 Annual Meeting promises a dynamic experience, offering opportunities to glean insights from prominent scholars, explore the latest research, and cultivate professional connections.
The Johns Hopkins School of Education is thrilled to announce that over 50 of our faculty, staff, and students are showcasing their work at this year’s conference. Below, we’ve spotlighted our distinguished speakers. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend their presentations and uncover the impactful contributions from our community.
This information is subject to change. Please visit the AERA Annual Meeting 2024 program page for the latest information.
7:45 to 9:15 a.m. ET
Attending Without Presence: The Need for Afro-Futuristic Connectedness | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Noah Nelson
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Black social movements; Black youth; Grassroots organizing; Education for Black students; Black liberation
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Noah Nelson
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Black social movements; Black youth; Grassroots organizing; Education for Black students; Black liberation
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
7:45 to 9:15 a.m. ET
Critical Participatory Inquiry in Transnational Research Contexts - Discussant | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 118B
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Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
7:45 to 9:15 a.m. ET
Mixed Methods Research Approaches to Understanding Emergent Expertise among Adult Learners and Educators - Chair | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
uided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
Measurement and Research Methodologies
uided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Ethnic Minority ECE Providers' Perceived Needs of Support and Training Following COVID-19 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall A Stage 3
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Rachel Hur
Center Staff
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Salenah Cartier
Center Staff
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Rachel Hur
Center Staff
Salenah Cartier
Center Staff
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Critical College Persistence: An Asset-Based Framework for First-Generation College Students’ Persistence in College | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 4, Franklin 10
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Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
11:25 a.m to 12:55 p.m. ET
Family, School, Community Partnerships’ Leadership and Reform - Chair | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 4, Franklin 10
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Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Administration, Organization, and Leadership
We focus on optimizing educational leadership and management practices, investigating elements of school and district governance.
11:55 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. ET
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: School Opportunities for Family Engagement and Advancing Educational Equity | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall A
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Megumi Hine
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Race and diversity; Parent involvement; Community involvement; School reform
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Megumi Hine
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Race and diversity; Parent involvement; Community involvement; School reform
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
3:05 to 4:35 p.m. ET
What's NEW? A model of teacher collaboration | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Alanna Bjorklund-Young, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics
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Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Alanna Bjorklund-Young, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics
Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
3:05 to 4:35 p.m. ET
Perpetuating the Racial Quarantine: How Teachers are Positioned to Decide Who Gets Out | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Justin Hill
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Teacher quality; Instructional time; Seasonal learning; Education policy
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Richard Lofton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Justin Hill
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Teacher quality; Instructional time; Seasonal learning; Education policy
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
4:55 to 6:25 p.m ET
A Novel Application of Community-Based System Dynamics to Early Literacy Reform | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 5, Salon K
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David Casalaspi
Adjunct Faculty
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
David Casalaspi
Adjunct Faculty
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
4:55 to 6:25 p.m. ET
Literacy Instruction Innovation in Special Education - Chair | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
4:55 to 6:25 p.m. ET
A Systematic Content Analysis of Common Reading Comprehension Errors | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
4:55 to 6:25 p.m.
Teachers as aggressors: New findings on racial microaggressions in schools from the Youth Research Council | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 3, Room 302
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Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
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