The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning. The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. The Research Focus on Black Educatin (RFBE) Special Interest Group seeks to provide a structure and forum within AERA for researchers and developers who focus on educational issues involving Black clients, both students and professionals. For more information on AERA/RFBE http://www.flipsnack.com/9C85CC87C6F/about-aera.html# http://www.aera.net/SIG085/RFBESIG/tabid/11662/Default.aspx To Join or Renew membership login to http://www.aera.net/Membership/JoinorRenew/tabid/10230/Default.aspx Membership Fees Graduate Students: AERA $55 + SIG $7 + RGBE $20= Total of $82.00**** Faculty & Staff: AERA $180+ SIG $7 + RGBE $20= Total of $207.00**** Contact: Tammy Lane tdlane@pvamu.edu