It’s #FAQFriday! Each week we answer #AEFP2027 questions. Next up: When are funding applications due? January 8, 2027! Learn more about #AEFP2027 funding opportunities: aefpweb.org/funding-opport…

Graduate Students: AEFP seeks Conference Ambassadors to support AEFP leadership & staff with the 2027 Annual Conference logistics in San Diego. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 8, 2027 aefpweb.org/conference-amb…

The Jean Flanigan Outstanding Dissertation Award honors doctoral dissertation research in education finance & policy. The recipient will receive a monetary award & a plaque of recognition.

⏰ The deadline is earlier this year: Nov. 13! Apply or nominate someone today: aefpweb.org/dissertation-a…

#TakeawayTuesday: In “The Effect of Compulsory Education on Age at First Marriage and Age at First Birth” @EdralAsker3 revisits a reform that increased Turkish girls’ compulsory schooling. He finds it increased girls’ graduation, decreased early marriages, and teenage births.

Have education systems recovered from learning disruptions caused by COVID-19? On Nov. 17, researchers & policy experts will unpack the recent PISA results. Organized by Dr. Harry Patrinos (University of Arkansas), hosted by AEFP. Free and open to all.

Register: aefpweb.org/ev_calendar_da…

It’s #FAQFriday! Each week we answer #AEFP2027 questions. Next up: How are AEFP award recipients selected? For awards that accept nominations, the AEFP Awards Committee, led by Board members, chooses recipients based on each award’s criteria. Learn more: aefpweb.org/awards

The EdDev Community Group will meet on November 13 at 11 AM ET. Md Shahadath Hossain (University of Houston) and Kishan Narayan (Northeastern University) will present work in progress. Join the EdDev Community Group for the Zoom link: aefpweb.org/ev_calendar_da…

Looking for a way to support AEFP and bring high-level visibility to your organization? Consider one of our sponsorship opportunities for #AEFP2027. Learn more here: aefpweb.org/sponsorships

#TakeawayTuesday: In “The Unintended Consequences of an International Student Shortage,” researchers Chung-Yoon Choi, Syngjoo Choi, Seonghoon Kim, and Jongkwan Lee find that international students play a crucial role in local economies. More here: aefpweb.org/files/Choi_Sum…

#AEFP2027 funding opportunities are now available! Apply for conference subsidies, the Conference Ambassadors Program, or a Roe L. Johns Student Travel Grant (opens Dec. 4). All applications are due Jan. 8, 2027.

Learn more and apply: aefpweb.org/funding-opport…

State takeovers shift authority away from local school boards, often in response to academic or financial challenges.

In this chapter, Beth E. Schueler examines their effects on student achievement, school finances, and local governance.

Learn more: livehandbook.org/k-12-education…

It’s #FAQFriday! Each week we answer #AEFP2027 questions. Next up: when are award materials due?

📅 Nov. 13: Jean Flanigan Dissertation Award
📅 Dec. 31: Early Career, Use of Evidence, and JEDI Awards

Learn more: aefpweb.org/awards

We’re excited to announce the #AEFP2027 keynote: Dr. Kristen DiCerbo (Khan Academy) in conversation with Dr. Susanna Loeb (Stanford University) on education research and policy in the age of AI.

Join us Thursday, March 25, in San Diego! Learn more: aefpweb.org/conference-key…

The Jean Flanigan Outstanding Dissertation Award recognizes dissertation research by doctoral students in the area of education finance & policy. The winner will receive a monetary award of $1,000 & a plaque of recognition 🏆 Apply/nominate someone today!

#TakeawayTuesday: In “Academic Benefits to Full-Time Schools: Evidence from Fortaleza,” Ricardo Estrada, Agustina Hatrick, and Cecilia Llambi use Instrumental Variables to evaluate the impact of lengthened school days, finding they increased graduation rates and math achievement.

#FridayFeature In “Navigating Conflicting Pressures: How Districts Spend Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds,” Emily Rauschner, Daniel R. Alvord, and Jordan Mosby used mixed methods to examine how districts spent Federal COVID-19 relief funds across four states. doi.org/10.1162/EDFP.a…

It’s #FAQFriday! Each week we answer #AEFP2027 submission questions. This week: What’s needed to nominate someone for an award? A nomination form & CV. The Dissertation Award also needs the full dissertation & a support letter from a committee member. aefpweb.org/awards

Know someone whose work deserves recognition? Nominations are now open for AEFP's 2027 awards! Self-nominations are welcome.

Note: The Jean Flanigan Outstanding Dissertation Award is due November 13. All others are due December 31.

Learn more: aefpweb.org/awards

#TakeawayTuesday. In “Bridging the Gap to Access? Impact of Pre-Collegiate Summer Program on College Outcomes,” Dr. Prasiddha Shakya studies the impact of the Bridge Scholars Program, finding higher levels of college persistence. aefpweb.org/files/Shakya_S…

Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for #AEFP2027! Reviews are now underway, and decisions will be shared by December 11, when registration also opens. In the meantime, keep an eye out for updates on award nominations (now open!) and conference funding opportunities.