Welcome to the NEERO April 2021 newsletter! In this issue you will find: 

• NEERO 2021 Conference: Updates
• NEERO 2021 Conference: Program
• NEERO 2021 Conference: Registration 
• NEERO Recommended Resources for Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusivity

Please contact us with your feedback, questions, and suggestions for future newsletters.

NEERO 2021 Updates 

We are 8 days away from the NEERO 2021 Virtual Conference, filled with presentations of innovative and thought-provoking educational research and opportunities to connect!

1) Tips and Resources for Presenters and Discussants

The NEERO Board has compiled tips and resources for a successful conference, including: 

• NEERO 2021 Guidelines for Presenters and Discussants
• Video of April 2 Hopin Orientation
• Hopin Virtual Platform Notes
• Five Tips for Inclusive Presentations

2) Hopin Updates

Thank you to presenters, discussants, and attendees who have attended the "Hop in to Hopin" orientation sessions on April 2 and 16.

Based on feedback from these sessions NEERO will include open, practice sessions available throughout the entirety of the conference. 

Please note, the NEERO 2021 Hopin Virtual platform is supported using Google Chrome and Firefox browsers. Please access the conference using a computer (laptop or desktop), and make sure that you have a stable internet connection (hard-wired, recommended). 

If you are a presenter or discussant, please ensure you have given yourself a practice opportunity before your session(s). Just as in an in-person conference, have a plan if you are unable to share your visuals/slides on the screen. 

We recognize that many attendees and presenters are anxious about successfully navigating the virtual platform and may have also experienced technical challenges. We are working with Hopin to address these challenges. We want to you to rest assured that we have technology Plan B on standby. We will update you as more information is available. 

Please reach out to the NEERO Board if you have questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and willingness to disseminate your research at the NEERO 2021 Virtual Conference. We know that together, we will make this conference a success!

NEERO 2021 Virtual Conference Program (April 28 - 30, 2021)

Highlights include:

• Symposium, paper, roundtable, and poster presentations each day of the conference
• Keynote speakers on each day of the conference:
  • Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz (Teachers College, Columbia University), Wednesday, April 28, 9:00 - 10:15am
  • Allison Posey, (CAST), Wednesday, April 28, 12:15 - 1:30pm
  • Dr. Luvelle Brown (Ithaca City School District), Thursday, April 29, 12:15 - 1:30pm
  • Dr. Cheryl Matias (University of Kentucky), Friday, April 30, 12:15 - 1:30pm
• Awards Celebration and Rubovits Presentation, Wednesday, April 28, 3:30 - 4:45pm
• Opportunities for networking, Thursday, April 29 & Friday, April 30, 9:00 - 10:15am
• Informal gatherings on Thursday, April 29, 3:30 - 4:45pm
• NEERO Board meeting and info session on Friday, 4/30/21, 3:30 - 4:45pm. All are invited!
• Raffles and fun throughout the conference

Professional Registration

• Benefactor Registration (for those who will attend the virtual conference and can contribute to the ongoing work of the organization): $200
• Professional Regular Registration (beginning March 29, 2021): $125

Full-Time Student or Emeritus/Retired Registration

• Full-Time Student or Emeritus/Retired Regular Registration (beginning March 29, 2021): $75

Membership ONLY

• Membership ONLY (not attending the virtual conference): $25 

The NEERO 2021 Virtual Conference will be hosted on the virtual platform, Hopin. Once you register for the conference, you will receive a link to "Confirm your Ticket" on the NEERO 2021 Hopin platform. 

For more information about the NEERO 2021 Virtual Conference, visit the NEERO website. 

Click below for links and resources that support efforts to advance racial justice, inclusivity, and equity for educators and educational researchers.

• University of Massachusetts Amherst Center of Racial Justice and Youth Engaged Research "In Solidarity and Renewed Commitment #StopAsianHate": Resources to stand in solidarity with Asian communities and to speak out against anti-Asian racism
• NAE Ed Justice Resources: Curated list of resources and tools for building the movement