Awards Program

AACTE is now accepting submissions for the 2027

Although the nomination period for the Writing and Research Awards has ended, nominations for all other award categories will open on August 17.

2027 Gloria J. Ladson-Billings Outstanding Book Award Outstanding Book 

The Gloria J. Ladson-Billings Book Award honors outstanding books by AACTE members that advance educator preparation or teaching and learning. Overseen by the AACTE Committee on Research and Dissemination, the award recognizes the author(s)/editor(s) and book at AACTE’s 2027 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Named for Gloria J. Ladson-Billings, the award celebrates her influential work in culturally relevant pedagogy, equity, and critical race theory in education. Nominations are now closed 

2027 James D. Anderson Outstanding Dissertation Award 

The James D. Anderson Dissertation Award recognizes outstanding doctoral research that advances educator preparation or teaching and learning. Open to graduates of AACTE member institutions, the award includes a $1,000 prize and recognition at AACTE’s 2027 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Named for James D. Anderson, whose groundbreaking scholarship transformed the field of African American educational history, the award honors excellence in educational research. Nominations are now closed.