Chezare A. Warren, ’05, Elementary Education, has been awarded the 2026 Scholars of Color in Education Mid-Career Contribution Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) as part of its 2026 awards for excellence in education research.
Presented to a scholar in mid-career who is beyond the first level of professional appointment and for whom 10 or more years have passed since receipt of the doctoral degree, this award is intended to recognize (a) scholars who have made significant contributions to the understanding of issues that disproportionately affect minority populations, and (b) minority scholars who have made a significant contribution to education research and development.
Warren is an associate professor of Education Policy at Vanderbilt University.
“We are honored to recognize the recipients of the 2026 awards, an outstanding and inspiring group of education researchers and leaders,” said AERA Executive Director Tabbye Chavous. “Their contributions continue to advance education research and positively impact countless students, educators, and the environments in which they live, learn, and work.”
AERA will honor the recipients at the Awards Ceremony Luncheon at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 9.
