Associate Professor Michael Little Selected to Join American Education Research Journal Editorial Board | College of Education News

March 3, 2026 - 23:41

Associate Professor Michael Little of North Carolina State University’s College of Education has earned a significant academic appointment. He has been selected to serve on the editorial board of the American Educational Research Journal (AERJ), a premier publication in the field.

Little, a faculty member specializing in educational evaluation and policy analysis, will now help shape the scholarly conversation at the highest level. Editorial board members play a critical role in maintaining the rigor and impact of academic journals. They are responsible for overseeing the peer-review process, ensuring published research meets stringent standards of quality and contributes meaningfully to the discipline.

This appointment recognizes Little’s own substantial contributions to education research and his standing within the national academic community. His work focuses on early childhood education and the policies that support young learners, particularly those from underserved backgrounds. By joining the AERJ board, Little will help guide the dissemination of influential research that informs both educational practice and policy-making nationwide. The position underscores NC State's growing influence in addressing some of the most pressing challenges in education today.