** Media Advisory ** Media Invited to Register for 2026 Annual Meeting of Education Researchers | Newswise
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** Media Advisory ** Media Invited to Register for 2026 Annual Meeting of Education Researchers | Newswise

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) will host its Annual Meeting, the largest gathering of education researchers worldwide, from April 8-12, 2026, in Los Angeles, featuring over 2,500 sessions on topics ranging from early education to AI and educational equity. Credentialed journalists can register for free to attend and access embargoed research papers, with the event taking place primarily at the Los Angeles Convention Center and surrounding hotels.

South Bronx charter school adapts Computer Science education for the age of AI

South Bronx charter school adapts Computer Science education for the age of AI

Comp Sci High, a charter school in the South Bronx, aims to equip its predominantly Black and Latino students with computer science skills to achieve economic mobility, setting a goal for them to reach the national median household income by age 25. Facing the challenge of generative AI's rise, the school is implementing a comprehensive AI literacy curriculum, gradually integrating AI tools into coding practices while ensuring students first master foundational programming skills.

Elon/AAC&U national survey: 95% of college faculty fear student overreliance on AI

Elon/AAC&U national survey: 95% of college faculty fear student overreliance on AI

A survey conducted by AAC&U and Elon University reveals widespread concern among college faculty about the impact of generative AI on teaching and student performance, with fears it may lead to student overreliance on AI and weaken critical thinking. Despite these concerns, many faculty members recognize the importance of teaching AI literacy and acknowledge potential benefits, such as personalized instruction, while also noting a fragmented policy environment regarding AI use in education.

Silvestro advances research of supportive AI use in educational settings

Silvestro advances research of supportive AI use in educational settings

John Silvestro, a faculty member at Slippery Rock University, has published research in the Composition Studies journal analyzing the risks and potential of using generative AI in educational settings. His work emphasizes the importance of viewing AI as a memory device that can support learning and critical thinking, while also highlighting the need for caution and fact-checking when using AI tools.

Stanford AI Hub expands education research repository past 1,000 studies

Stanford AI Hub expands education research repository past 1,000 studies

Stanford University's AI Hub for Education Research Repository expanded significantly in January by adding 204 new studies, bringing the total to 1,027 papers, reflecting a growing interest in generative AI research in preK–12 education. The update, part of the SCALE initiative, includes research on diverse topics such as gender equity in AI feedback and early childhood perceptions of AI, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and source verification in interpreting these findings.

Scientist Horrified as ChatGPT Deletes All His "Research"

Scientist Horrified as ChatGPT Deletes All His "Research"

University of Cologne professor Marcel Bucher lost two years of academic work after disabling ChatGPT's "data consent" option, resulting in the disappearance of his chats without warning. This incident highlights the risks of relying heavily on AI tools for important work, as well as the broader controversy surrounding the use of generative AI in scientific research.

Biostatistics Collaborative Core

Biostatistics Collaborative Core

Florida's Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science Program (SIBDS) offers undergraduate students and recent graduates an opportunity to explore the impact of data on public health issues, such as COVID-19 and clinical trials, at FAU's Boca Raton campus. Applications are open until March 13, 2026, with interviews for the top 60 candidates beginning in late January 2026, and final offers expected by mid-April 2026.