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About Us
Welcome to the Family, School, and Community Partnerships
AERA Special Interest Group (SIG)
Our purpose is to promote and disseminate research, theory, and practice focused on the connections among families, schools, and communities that enhance children’s learning, development, and well-being. We seek to create a collaborative space where researchers, educators, practitioners, and community members come together to explore how relationships among families, schools, and communities can foster educational equity and culturally sustaining approaches to teaching and learning. The FSCP SIG values diverse methodologies, interdisciplinary perspectives, and community-engaged scholarship that highlight how partnerships are shaped by culture, language, policy, and context. Through conference sessions, publications, and networking opportunities, we aim to bridge research and practice, cultivate mentorship, and inspire action that strengthens the ecosystems surrounding every child’s education.
Benefits of AERA & SIG Membership
Access to Research
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Free online access to all 7 AERA journals (including AERA Open).
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Discounted print subscriptions and special JSTOR (JPASS) rate.
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Discounts on AERA and partner-publisher books.
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Access to the AERA Online Paper Repository (2010–present).
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Networking Opportunities
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Join 1 of 12 Divisions and over 150 SIGs (first division free), including our SIG!
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Participate in mentoring, webinars, newsletters, and conferences.
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Attend the Annual Meeting (15,000+ attendees, 2,400 sessions) at member rates.
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Graduate students connect through the Graduate Student Council (GSC) for year-round programming.
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Professional Advancement
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Professional development via Virtual Research Learning Series and Annual Meeting PD courses.
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Eligibility for fellowships, grants, and award nominations (e.g., dissertation grants, Minority Fellowships, Education Research Service Projects).
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Access to the AERA Job Board for top research opportunities.
Member Spotlight
Michelle Bologna
Dasgupta
EdD student at The Ohio State University in the Department of Educational Studies
My name is Michelle Bologna Dasgupta, and I am an EdD student in the Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University and a former secondary teacher and coordinator. In March, I will be defending my dissertation, "Connections with Latina Immigrant Mothers: What Do They Tell Us?" My research investigates family-school-community relations and engagement within Latin American immigrant communities, prioritizing mothers' lived experiences, secondary urban education, and the development of collective efficacy among Latina immigrant mothers. These interests stem from both my personal and professional experiences. I am the daughter of a Mexican mother, which underscores the importance of this work for me, as well as a mother to a rambunctious and happy six-year-old girl. I have also worked extensively with first-generation students and their families and look forward to collaborating with them in the future!