The Research Engagement and Development with Youth (READY) Program showcases the work of high school youth who are using research tools to answer critical questions about education. It also aims to cultivate youth researchers’ knowledge of and interest in the field of education research. READY builds upon 91ɬÂþ’s commitment to advancing the field by encouraging and supporting systematic inquiry and evidence-based analysis related to education and to engaging youth in ways that have the potential to shape and expand the next generation of talent in education research.
Teams of youth researchers that are selected to participate in this program present their work at the 91ɬÂþ Annual Meeting in a high profile, featured poster session. During the Annual Meeting, READY teams participate in a workshop that includes panel discussions, featured speakers, informal networking, and roundtable conversations with senior scholars. In addition, program participants attend a selected set of Annual Meeting sessions and events. The READY Program, formerly known as YTER (Youth Teams in Education Research), offers a unique opportunity for high school youth to share their research with a broad audience of Annual Meeting attendees and to engage with peers and accomplished scholars who share their interest in using research to address important questions related to education and learning.
To learn more about the most recent READY program please read the May 2025 91ɬÂþ Highlights article.
2025 Teams
Black Girlhood Collaborative Youth Team
Full STEAM Ahead
Instituto Students Elevating Logros
The Localized History Project, AAARI@CUNY
Lompoc Youth Action Research Team
Relatable Xcholars
Learn more about READY Teams
91ɬÂþ invites applications for the Research Engagements and Development with Youth (READY) Program being held as a part of the 2026 91ɬÂþ Annual Meeting. The 91ɬÂþ READY Program will be held on April 8-10 (The first three days of the Annual Meeting).
View the Call for Applications
View the Instructions for Submitting
Deadline to Apply: October 29, 2025
2025 Projects
Black Girlhood in Education: Joy and Wellbeing
Full STEAM Ahead: Youth Researchers Capturing Youth Voice
Voces de Razón y Resistencia: Chicago Migrant Youth Enacting Participatory Action in Contested Times
The Localized History Project: Youth Driven AANHP Curriculum for NY State
Using Our Voice through Photos: Confronting Anti-Blackness through Action Research
Inside Out Ourselves: High School Voices and National Trends on Anxiety, Belonging, and Academic Lives
Learn more about READY projects
Review some frequently asked questions about the READY program.
For additional questions, please email edresearch@aera.net and include “READY” in the subject line.