AERA Social Studies Research SIG

@ssr-sig.bsky.social

Join us! We will review tips for submitting to the SIG, writing a strong proposal and provide time and support for writing during the session. Non-graduate students are also encouraged to join to share insights and work on AERA proposals. See the flyer for more info and the Zoom registration link.

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Join us July 31 and August 1 for the free, online @civicsoftech.bsky.social conference with keynotes from Audrey Watters and Chris Gilliard; hands-on resistance workshops; community case studies and non-profit work; classroom practice; and youth and caregiver voices. Read more about the conference:

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Please join us #AERASSR #AERA25 before the business meeting for our first annual BAGS "Bring a Grad Student" happy hour TODAY from 4:30-6:30 at Henry's Tavern. There will be free food and drinks and conversation! More info below.

AERA Social Studies Research SIG@ssr-sig.bsky.social · last yr.

The #SSRSIG is looking forward to being together with you all at #AERA25 in Denver! We have a full slate of SIG events to share. First, @sabrinacaldwell.bsky.social has organized a "Bring-a-grad-student" happy hour for graduate students & professors to meet & build community! See flyer for more info

Brown flyer including information about the AERA Social Studies Research SIG's first annual BAGS “Bring A Grad Student”
Happy Hour. 
Event information:
THURSDAY APRIL 24TH 2025
4:30 - 6:30PM
500 16TH STREET SUITE 184B, DENVER CO 80202
HENRY’S TAVERN
WE ENCOURAGE FACULTY MEMBERS
AND GRADUATE STUDENTS TO COME
TOGETHER FOR A RELAXED
GATHERING BEFORE THE BUSINESS
MEETING WITH DRINKS, FOOD, AND
CONVERSATION—
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO
STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND
BUILD NEW CONNECTIONS ON A
MORE PERSONAL LEVEL.

Good morning! Please check out the #AERASSR SIG slate of sessions today. @aeraedresearch.bsky.social

AERA Social Studies Research SIG@ssr-sig.bsky.social · last yr.

Welcome to Denver #aerassr #aera2025! Our SIG starts off the conference with some great sessions tomorrow (Weds!), including two amazing roundtables & an all-star symposium titled "Critical Inquiry in Social Studies Education: Clarifying Directions for Research and Practice." See below for details!

On Thurs 4/24, our #SSRSIG business meeting (7:15 - 8:45PM) includes community updates, awards, & a panel discussion w/ Denver school leaders and educators. Join us after (9-11PM) across the street at Tarantula Billiards for a reception with free food & drinks (w/ Teaching History SIG). More info ⬇️

Blue flyer with orange/white text and three pictures of panelists. Flyer reads: AERA's Social Studies Research SIG and Teaching History SIG present a keynote panel: "Rooted in community, moving with purpose: Educators as activists in and beyond the classroom." Panelists are (from left to right); Isabel Barajas de Benavidez, Jennifer Anderson, and Pamela Leonidas, all educational leaders from Denver. The panel will be part of the SSR & Teaching History SIG business meeting, at the Colorado Convention Center, Meeting Room Level, Room 710, Thursday, April 24th, 2025, from 8-8:45PM. Blue flyer with RSVP QR code. Text of flyer reads: Social Studies Research SIG & Teaching history SIG joint reception, Thursday, April 24th, 2025, 9-11 PM MDT, Tarantula Billiards, 1520 Stout St, Denver, CO, 80202. Featuring free drink tickets, buffet food, and pool! Logo for AERA Social Studies Research SIG in lower right hand corner.

The first Outstanding Contribution Awards goes to J.B. Mayo, Jr. of The Univ of Minnesota. Nominators laud Dr. Mayo as a "foundational scholar" who is a beloved mentor and community-builder. His critical research has "transformed our understanding" of LGBTQ+ students’ & teachers’ experiences. 4/5

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🥳 The #SSRSIG is thrilled to announce this year's @aeraedresearch.bsky.social #AERA25 award winners! We gave out the Outstanding Paper Award, Early Career Award, & Outstanding Contribution Award. Please congratulate our award winners below & in person at our business meeting (Th 4/24, 7:15PM) 🥳 1/5

AERA Social Studies Research SIG@ssr-sig.bsky.social · last yr.

The Outstanding Paper Award goes to @lightningjay.bsky.social, @abbyreisman.bsky.social, Timothy Patterson, @wendychanw.bsky.social, and Jenni Conrad for their paper "The Social Studies Discourse Instrument: Validating an Observation Tool for Classroom Discussion." 2/5

Honored to be recognized the @ssr-sig.bsky.social. Grateful to those who have supported me along the way and to those whose work inspires me to learn, act, and lead. Let’s celebrate in Denver!

AERA Social Studies Research SIG@ssr-sig.bsky.social · last yr.

The Early Career Award goes to @drhawkman.bsky.social of Rowan University. In addition to the breadth, depth, & far-reaching impact of her scholarship, Dr. Hawkman "cares deeply about justice, truth-telling, and community... & goes outside the walls of the academy to live what she writes about." 2/5