Executive Director Felice J. Levine noted the important of the ERSP initiative. “Through this new program, AERA aims to lead in supporting a culture of education research service using the skills and expertise that are so central to sound research. Ball brought the vision, and AERA is so pleased to be able to give it definition and voice.”
In response to the inaugural call for proposals, AERA received a large number of high-quality submissions that embraced the spirit of service that the ERSP initiative sought to engender. The ERSP selection committee chose the following 12 projects to receive awards:
Teachers and Parents Advocating for Diversity in Sexual Identity and Gender Expression in Schools: Scholars Supporting Research-Informed Action Primary Investigators: Mollie V. Blackburn, Caroline T. Clark, Jill M. Smith (Ohio State University) Educational Entity: Pink TIGers Abstract
A Qualitative Project Investigating Teaching, Learning and Teacher Development for an eLearning Education Program in Rural Zambia Primary Investigator: Heather Curl (Bryn Mawr/Haverford College) Educational Entity: Impact Network Abstract
Understanding the Decline of the Hiring of Teachers of Color in New York City: Recommendations for Reversing the Decline Primary Investigators: Michael Dumas (New York University), Natalie Havlin (La Guardia Community College), Lois Weiner (New Jersey City University) Educational Entity: Teachers Unite Abstract
RU Connected? A Collaborative Project Between University Literacy Researchers and an Urban Afterschool Program (Racquet Up Detroit) to Investigate the Effects of a Summer Technology Camp for Middle School Youth Primary Investigators: Susan Florio-Ruane, Paul Morsink, Maryl Randel (Michigan State University) Educational Entity: Racquet Up Detroit Abstract
Engaging Urban Youth to Catalyze Cultural Change in Their Communities: Evaluative Inquiry Into Creative Possibilities and Pathways to STEM in Boston’s Learn 2 Teach, Teach 2 Learn Primary Investigator: Jae-Eun Joo (University of Connecticut) Educational Entity: Learn 2 Teach, Teach 2 Learn Abstract
Strengthening Supplemental Literacy Supports for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse English Language Learners Primary Investigator: Michelle Knight (Teachers College, Columbia University) Educational Entity: Sauti Yetu Girls Educational and Leadership Initiative Abstract
Initiating and Sustaining Educational Change: Implementing the FAIR Education Act and Seth’s Law Primary Investigator: Elizabeth Meyer (California Polytechnic State University) Educational Entity: San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Abstract
The Effect of Research Experience-Based Professional Development on Teacher Efficacy, Motivation, Knowledge Calibration, and Perception of Inquiry Teaching Primary Investigator: Erin E. Peters-Burton (George Mason University) Educational Entity: Loudon County Public Schools Abstract
Evaluation and Assessment of the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program Primary Investigator: Rick Sperling (St. Mary’s University) Educational Entity: AVANCE Abstract
The Role of Mentoring in Broward County Public Schools Initiative to Foster Black Male Success Primary Investigator: Gerene K. Starratt (Barry University) Educational Entity: Broward County Public Schools Abstract
Power of Words: Exploring Storytelling Practices of Refugee Families Primary Investigators: Ekaterina Strekalova-Hughes, X. Christine Wang (State University of New York at Buffalo) Educational Entity: Journey’s End Refugee Services Abstract
My Brother My Sister: College Access and Retention Through Peer Mentoring and Leadership Development Primary Investigator: V. Thandi Sulé (Oakland University) Educational Entity: My Brother My Sister Abstract
After completion of the projects, results and findings will be disseminated at the AERA Annual Meeting and through the AERA website.
The call for proposals for the next ERSP submission and review cycle will be released later this year, with a December 2013 deadline.