American Educational Research Association invites you to cover the most significant meeting of Research on Education

WHO: More than 2,000 educational researchers will present results of their research, conducted in the United States and abroad

WHAT: 85th Annual Meeting. Symposiums, roundtables, and more Theme: Enhancing the Visibility and Credibility of Educational Research · Brown v. the Board of Education· Teacher Learning and Development· Justifying Evidence-Based Claims WHEN: April 12 to 16, 2004Combine your West Coast trip to AERA with the Education Writers Association's National Seminar, April 15 to 17 in San Francisco. http://www.ewa.org WHERE: San Diego, the birthplace of California http://www.sandiego.org San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive Manchester Grand Hyatt, One Market Place Pressroom: Marriott, 1st floor, Manchester

WHY: Opportunities to hear new research findings, meet educational researchers, and develop AERA sources on current topics in education

HOW: Free registration by completing a press registration form

The 2004 Annual Meeting program will be available in both print and online versions. Check the AERA Web site in late February for the complete program: http://www.aera.net

The American Educational Research Association (AERA), which publishes several scholarly journals, represents approximately 22,000 educators who conduct research and evaluation in education. Founded in 1916 and based in Washington, D.C., AERA offers a comprehensive program of scholarly publications, training, fellowships and meetings to advance educational research, to disseminate knowledge, and to improve the capacity of the profession for the public's good.