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Next Conference
February 5-6, 2026
Clearwater, FL
About EERA
The Eastern Educational Research Association is an organization for educational professionals interested in conducting and disseminating research that improves education for all in both formal and non-formal settings. EERA was created in 1977 and for over 40 years has been one of this country’s successful educational research organizations. EERA is affiliated with the American Educational Research Association.
EERA members meet at an annual conference in February or early March. Members’ research is disseminated through 16 divisions and 22 Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The organization is administered through a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The organization awards an Outstanding Paper Award during the annual Conference along with several other awards, including Emerging Scholar and Service to the Association. EERA also sponsors the publication of the Journal of Research in Education.
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Note: Photos of individuals are credited to W. Williams.
Newsletter
The Eastern Researcher newsletter is published approximately three times yearly with a spring issue (post-conference), summer issue (call for proposals), and a winter issue (pre-conference). The newsletter announces the upcoming conference, program highlights, deadlines, officer elections, and reports on the annual conference meeting.
Journal of Research in Education
View latest publications in the Journal of Research in Education
WELCOME
Message from the President
Dear EERA Members:
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On behalf of the EERA Board of Directors, I extend warm greetings to you all! I hope this message finds you well.
As we approach our 2025 Conference in Hilton Head, SC, on February 20-21, the EERA Board of Directors is working diligently to ensure another successful gathering. Our annual event provides a forum for faculty, graduate students, researchers, and practitioners to reconnect, welcome newcomers, and celebrate our collective scholarly achievements.
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Beyond the conference, the Board remains focused on several key objectives, such as expanding membership and conference attendance, enhancing the overall conference experience, providing year-round engagement opportunities, and developing relationships with educational institutions and sponsors to support our organization.
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The vitality of EERA requires fresh perspectives from a diverse group of people to shape its future. This fall, we invite you to nominate a candidate or self-nominate for open Board of Directors positions, including President-Elect, Vice President for Conference Planning, Secretary, Director of Communication, Director of Membership, and Director of Student Services. To learn more about these positions, refer to the EERA Bylaws on our website or contact me or a Board member directly.
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Several other important ways to contribute include reviewing conference proposals, serving as a session chair, nominating individuals for awards, and joining the Journal of Research in Education (JRE) review team.
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We’re also excited to share some important updates. First, we established an editorial board for the Journal of Research in Education (JRE), which presents an excellent opportunity for those interested in academic publishing. Second, we’ve adopted the Fourwaves platform to streamline proposal submissions and event registration. Also, watch your Inbox for announcements about upcoming fall and spring webinars. These have been very well-received. We’d love to hear any topic suggestions you think would benefit membership. Thank you to those who initiated and lead these initiatives!
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The Board of Directors is here to serve and support you. This committed group of volunteers strives to honor EERA’s valued traditions and imagine new opportunities for growth. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to remain responsive to your needs.
Thank you for being an essential part of EERA!
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Kenda