AERA and NCME 2024

It was a pleasure to attend this year's AERA and NCME annual meetings in Philadelphia, PA. I like to call these conferences the "most magical place on earth." The gatherings are massive, bringing together some of the greatest educational researchers, practitioners, and measurement professionals. AERA offers a vibrant mix of well-established scholars, students, and everyone in between. I love the energy, the exchange of new ideas, and the overall sense of community that comes from coming together.