Curriculum Theory Project Upcoming Events

Conference for Young Adult Literature Louisiana - CYALL.

Friday, April 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

In its fifth year, the Conference for Young Adult Literature Louisiana invites authors, educators, librarians, scholars, and students that are passionate about fostering a love for reading among teens to the 2025 conference. Engage with panels featuring educators discussing the evolving landscape of young adult literature, representation, and the role of technology in reading. Connect with fellow educators, share best practices, and collaborate on projects that promote learning strategies, literacy, and critical thinking skills among students.

Registration includes conference attendance, lunch, and an evening keynote reception featuring author Ashley Elston. Ashley is the author of #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick, First Lie Wins. First Lie Wins has been optioned for television by ABC Signature with Octavia Spencer and Krista Vernoff attached to the project. She is also the author of six YA books.

Registration opens November 1st and closes April 4th.

 

Visit the conference website for proposal submission guidelines, accepted proposals, and other conference information.

Email CYALL@LSUS.edu for questions

 

 

 

Virtual Book Event – Rhizomatic Awakenings: Gardens in the Rubble

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST

Join the editors and contributors of Contemplative Practices and Acts of Resistance in Higher Education: Narratives Toward Wholeness for a virtual gathering centered on Part III of the volume. This conversation, titled Rhizomatic Awakenings: Gardens in the Rubble, will reflect on how times of disruption invite us to cultivate defiant hope and plant seeds of transformation in the rubble of what once was.

This event is an opportunity to engage with the authors, explore themes of wholeness and resistance, and imagine collective paths forward in education and beyond.

Event Details:

Title: Rhizomatic Awakenings: Gardens in the Rubble

Date: Wednesday, April 16

Time: 7:00 PM EST

Register: https://www.centerforthehumanspirit.org/bookevents

Featured Authors: Phyllis Jeffers-Coly, Anita Chari, Steven Thurston Oliver, and Zahra Ahmed

Editors: Michelle C. Chatman, LeeRay Costa, David W. Robinson-Morris

 

 

Call for Volunteer Reviewers – AERA 2026 Annual Meeting

Deadline to Sign Up: April 30, 2025

Event Location: Los Angeles, California

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is seeking volunteers to serve as peer reviewers for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Peer review is essential to ensuring a high-quality conference, and AERA is looking for individuals with strong research expertise across various fields.

Who can volunteer

AERA members and non-members with relevant research background are welcome to volunteer. Graduate students may also serve as reviewers and will receive mentorship as part of the process.

How to sign up

Log in at www.aera.net, go to ‘My AERA,’ and volunteer through the Online Program Portal under the 2026 Annual Meeting section.

What to expect

Selected reviewers will typically be asked to review 10 to 20 submissions during the review period, which runs from August 8 to August 29, 2025. Volunteers can choose more than one unit and will be notified of selection by May 20, 2025.

Serving as a reviewer is an excellent opportunity to support the field, engage with current research, and be recognized for your service. Be sure to sign up by April 30 if you're interested.

 

 

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