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
Curriculum Quality and High Expectations Better Predict NYC Constituents’ Perceptions of Instructional Rigor Than School Type | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall A
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Sarah Caroleo
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Gifted education; Equitable access; K-12 education policy; Teacher training and transformation
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Sarah Caroleo
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Gifted education; Equitable access; K-12 education policy; Teacher training and transformation
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
9:35 to 11:05 a.m. ET
Black Students in Harm's Way: Dismantling a Racial Quarantine Fraught With Entrapment, Violence, and Opportunity Hoarding | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 4, Room 405
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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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Joshua C. Schuschke, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Educational Technology
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Justin Hill
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Teacher quality; Instructional time; Seasonal learning; Education policy
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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
Joshua C. Schuschke, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Educational Technology
Justin Hill
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Teacher quality; Instructional time; Seasonal learning; Education policy
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
9:35 to 11:05 a.m ET
Post-Pandemic Homeschool Participation Persistence | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
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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
Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
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
Accelerating Literacy for Adolescents (ALFA): Evaluating ALFA Lab Using a Regression Discontinuity Design | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Marcia Davis, PhD
Associate Professor (Research)
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Director of Research, Baltimore Education Research ConsortiumAffiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Douglas J. Mac Iver, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Martha Abele Mac Iver, PhD
Associate Professor
Associate Dean of ResearchAffiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
Marcia Davis, PhD
Associate Professor (Research)
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Director of Research, Baltimore Education Research Consortium
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Douglas J. Mac Iver, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Martha Abele Mac Iver, PhD
Associate Professor
Associate Dean of Research
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
11:25 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. ET
Social Support at Your Fingertips: Exploring the Correlation between Students’ Social Media Usage and Social Support through Meta-Analysis | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 4, Room 410
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Hunter Gehlbach, PhD
Professor
Faculty Lead, PhD ProgramAffiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
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Qiyang Zhang
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
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Xue Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Meta-analysis; Learner autonomy
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Hunter Gehlbach, PhD
Professor
Faculty Lead, PhD Program
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
Qiyang Zhang
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
Xue Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Meta-analysis; Learner autonomy
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
1:15 to 2:45 p.m. ET
Is Family Engagement Worth it? Teacher and Caregiver Perceptions of an Intervention | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 3, Room 306
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Steven B. Sheldon, PhD
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Co-Director, Center on School, Family, and Community PartnershipsAffiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
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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
Steven B. Sheldon, PhD
Associate Professor
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Co-Director, Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
1:15 to 2:45 p.m. ET
The English Learner Label: A Risk Factor for Disproportionate Suspension | 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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Andrea Ochoa
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
English learners; Bilingual education; Race and diversity; Low-income students
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
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
Andrea Ochoa
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
English learners; Bilingual education; Race and diversity; Low-income students
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
1:15 to 2:45 p.m. ET
Supporting Novice Teachers’ Competency and Commitment to School, Family, Community Engagement | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 3, Room 306
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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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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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
Scaffolding or Limiting: A Multi-Level Analysis of Language Supports for Students Labeled English Learners | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 111B
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Andrea Ochoa
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
English learners; Bilingual education; Race and diversity; Low-income students
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Logan McDermott
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Outcomes and opportunities for students with disabilities
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Andrea Ochoa
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
English learners; Bilingual education; Race and diversity; Low-income students
Logan McDermott
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Outcomes and opportunities for students with disabilities
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
3:05 to 4:35 p.m. ET
Student Reading Self-Efficacy Development through a Middle School Reading Tutoring Program | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall A
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Nathan Storey
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Public health and education; Education systems; Learning loss; International education; Meta-analysis and Systematic reviews
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Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
Nathan Storey
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2023
Research Interests
Public health and education; Education systems; Learning loss; International education; Meta-analysis and Systematic reviews
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
3:05 to 4:35 p.m. ET
Investigating Systematic Reviewers’ Practices: Survey on Handsearching, Citation Chasing, and Screening Tool Adoption in Education | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 5, Salon K
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Qiyang Zhang
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Qiyang Zhang
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
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