I don't think we should mince words. Transphobia and hatred killed May Pollard. The Idaho legislature killed her as surely as if they'd pointed a gun at her head and pulled the trigger. Anti-trans laws were the gun. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Idaho pushed anti-trans laws for years. Then a teen died.

The life and death of May Pollard, 16, provides a window into the tragic effect that legislation and political rhetoric have had on trans people in America.

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If anyone wanted to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social for the 2027 conference but couldn't figure out the system (or you forgot), send me a message and I can add you to our list!

Parents have a lot of beliefs about math. Which ones are most closely tied to how their children are doing in math over time? New paper in JEP led by Carolyn MacDonald with Eva Pomerantz! dx.doi.org/10.1037/edu0... 1/8

Remember to sign up as a MotSIG reviewer! 📝📑

AERA@aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The 2027 AERA Annual Meeting theme, "Transcending Borders and Boundaries in Education Research: Toward a Beloved Global Community," has been released. Read more about the theme here: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...

Still more exciting @aera-motsig.bsky.social programming to come today and tomorrow! Check it out at the link below #AERA2026

Mot SIG@aera-motsig.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Dear Mot SIG Members, We are thrilled to invite you to AERA 2026 with us. (LA, CA, April 8–12, 2026) The full 2026 AERA Mot SIG Program is now available on our website: motsig.org/annual-meeti... Reach out with any questions. We can’t wait to see you in LA! ☀️

If you are awake at AERA, come see me at our lab's poster in Exhibit Hall A, 7:45-9:15! We found that direct instructions on math at efficient for problem-solving but may restrict some students' creativity.

REGISTER RSVP!: We will be saving the list of attendees this week!

SO excited for this to be out (open access)! @ljalley.bsky.social asked students what they think about when answering surveys about motivational climate. This study made a bit of a splash two AERAs ago because...1/2 @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aeradivc.bsky.social doi.org/10.1080/0022...

Rethinking the Measurement of Motivational Climate: Understanding and Measuring Student Perceptions in University STEM Classes

One goal of motivation science is to create classroom climates that support students’ success. Workforce demands and retention problems in STEM point to a need for research on how to support the mo...

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Tagging co-author @m-shannonclark.bsky.social who is now on Bluesky (follow her!)

Michael Barger@mmbarger.bsky.social · 5mo ago

New short report out from my team (Shannon Clark, Darren Henry, Jordan Rineer)! We asked elementary teachers what kinds of responses they tend to give their students in math 1/7 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

New short report out from my team (Shannon Clark, Darren Henry, Jordan Rineer)! We asked elementary teachers what kinds of responses they tend to give their students in math 1/7 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

First-time at AERA and interested in learning more about how to identify and engage in key professional events beyond academic sessions? Join our annual pre-AERA skill-building workshop on Mar 25! Register today—all GSC members are welcome! tinyurl.com/2026motsigwo...

With AERA 2026 coming up, we wanted to offer a space for first (or second) time attendees to meet other MotSIG members & learn about available resources regarding “how to AERA”! This virtual event will take place Friday, March 27th, 2026, 3PM-4PM EST. Register: tinyurl.com/MotSIGMeet

Again, the modern world, where so many get their news from digital sources like social media, requires that people actively and effectively curate those sources. Here's one guide to doing so: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...

How We Can Make the Internet Helpful Again

Amid an infodemic of misinformation and manipulation, it feels like the Internet uses us more than we use it. Taking back control is possible.

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We're looking for a lab manager at the Cognitive Development Lab! Feel free to let me know if you (or one of your students) has any questions about what it's like to work here!

Andrei Cimpian@andreicimpian.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Looking for a lab manager! Join us! 😊 apply.interfolio.com/182022

💰Economic inequality is on the rise, and children will bear its burden. Yet children’s perspectives are rarely considered. We urgently need research to understand economic inequality from children's perspectives. (1/4) rdcu.be/e3Qlb

My 7 yo's new impression of me: "Der, I don't know how to raise a kid"

Are you a US-based PhD student WITHOUT summer funding who is interested in adolescent development, trans youth, and/or gender? Reach out to me about applying to join my lab in Summer 2026 for the VIPS program! psych.princeton.edu/diversity/vi...

Don't forget to apply to work with us at UGA! Deadline is October 1.

Michael Barger@mmbarger.bsky.social · last yr.

My department is hiring an assistant professor of educational psychology who researches and teaches motivation in schools! My contact info is in the job posting, please reach out if you have any questions. www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...

My department is hiring an assistant professor of educational psychology who researches and teaches motivation in schools! My contact info is in the job posting, please reach out if you have any questions. www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...

The Human and Organizational Development department at Vanderbilt University is hiring a senior and junior faculty member whose research focus is on social innovation and/or entrepreneurship for strengthening communities. Apply if you’d like to work in an incredibly interdisciplinary department!

The College of the Holy Cross is hiring for 2 tenure-track psychology positions: 1 in Cognitive Psychology (specifically, higher-order cognition) and 1 in Developmental Psychology. Please share widely! Developmental job ad: apply.interfolio.com/171704 Cognitive job ad: apply.interfolio.com/171698

My department is hiring an assistant professor of educational psychology who researches and teaches motivation in schools! My contact info is in the job posting, please reach out if you have any questions. www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...

Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out. Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it. This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights. Take it here:

To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.

trevorredcap.trvr.org

My Phd student Noah is recruiting Trans* and Non-Binary folks to participate in a survey study on well-being (uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...). Check it out if relevant and of interest to you, and appreciate any signal boosting in your networks!

HUGE Congratulations to the newest Dr. in the house, @yuchenedpsych.bsky.social , who defended his dissertation this morning!

Come join our department at UGA as Clinical Assistant Professor of Gifted and Creative Education! www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/414...

New paper out w/ @emilyqr.bsky.social where we tested a weekly utility-value intervention in physics and chemistry classrooms. We talk through the nuances and boundaries of using a more ecologically momentary intervention in educational contexts. www.researchgate.net/publication/... #edsky

(PDF) Testing a Weekly Utility Value Intervention in College Physics and Chemistry Courses

PDF | We developed, implemented, and evaluated a weekly utility-value intervention (UVI) in which college students were asked to reflect on the value of... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

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We know a lot about STEM attrition, but tons of students change career plans WITHIN STEM. Who are these students and what motivates their career plan changes? I'm happy to share a new publication at Journal of Educational Psychology, which examines this topic. (1/5)