Below is a complete list of events hosted and presented by the Center for Sustainable Futures at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2026 conference, taking place in Los Angeles, CA from April 8-April 12, 2026. We will present work across a range of formats, including panels, roundtables, and posters, bringing together diverse approaches at the intersection of sustainability and education.

Friday, April 10

Changing Minds, Building Capacity: Evaluating the Impact of Climate Changed Education Professional Development on Teachers
Speakers: Oren Pizmony-Levy, Christina Ann Torres, Noa Urbach
In event: Preparing and supporting teachers for climate and sustainability education
Day and time: Fri, April 10, 9:45 to 11:15am PDT (12:45 to 2:15pm EDT)
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Floor: Level Two, Room 401

Designing Effective Climate Change Education Professional Development: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities for K-12 Teachers
Speakers: Merav Hayak, Oren Pizmony-Levy, Jooyoung Jeon
In event: Preparing and supporting teachers for climate and sustainability education
Day and time: Fri, April 10, 9:45 to 11:15am PDT (12:45 to 2:15pm EDT)
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Floor: Level Two, Room 401

Youth Climate Engagement Through Head, Heart, and Hands: A Qualitative Study in New York City
Speakers: Renda Sun, Felicia Moore Mensah
In event: Emotions, identities, and engagement in climate change education
Day and time: Fri, April 10, 3:45 to 5:15pm PDT (6:45 to 8:15pm EDT)
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Floor: Level Two, Room 404AB

Saturday, April 11

From ‘Ceremonies’ to Routines: The Challenge of Embedding Climate Action in New York K-12 Public Schools
Speakers: Merav Hayak, Dafna Gan, Oren Pizmony-Levy
In event: AERA Roundtable Session Saturday, Schools as Organizations Managing Change (Table 4)
Day and time: Sat, April 11, 11:45am to 1:15pm PDT (2:45 to 4:15pm EDT)
Location: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Floor: Gold Level, Gold 3

Sunday, April 12

Family Background and Environmental Awareness: Evidence from TIMSS 2023 Among U.S. Eighth-Grade Students (Poster 22)
Speakers: Renda Sun, Neil Potnis
In event: AERA Poster Session Sunday
Day and time: Sun, April 12, 7:45 to 9:15am PDT (10:45am to 12:15pm EDT)
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Floor: Level Two, Poster Hall - Exhibit Hall A