We encourage you to participate in the 2018 AERA Annual Meeting to be held Friday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 17 in New York City. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, AERA President, Carla O’Connor, Annual Program Co-Chair, Suzanne Wilson, Annual Program Co-Chair, and the 2018 Program Committee are pleased to announce this year’s Annual Meeting Theme: “The Dreams, Possibilities, and Necessity of Public Education.” It’s almost time to advance a paper or session submission for consideration by a division, special interest group, or committee. Please also consider volunteering to serve as a session chair or discussant.