The Stanford Accelerator for Learning leverages the revolution in brain and learning sciences, data, and technology to create more effective and equitable learning solutions.

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What's Happening

Learn about the latest research, collaborations, events, news, and more.

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Story SCALE

Helping every child succeed: Scaling support that works ↗

In this episode of School’s In, SCALE Faculty Director Susanna Loeb discusses how to scale education research for the greatest impact on student learning.
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Project Digital Learning

AI + Education

How can artificial intelligence enhance learning and support those in teaching roles? The Stanford Accelerator for Learning explores the possibilities and pitfalls through this interdisciplinary project on AI in education.
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Funding

Joyful Learning

The Stanford Accelerator for Learning has accepted 21 proposals for research or design projects that will explore the mechanisms and impact of joyful learning.
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Where We Focus

The Stanford Accelerator for Learning focuses on learning challenges most in need of new discoveries, evidence, and solutions, and where we believe Stanford can make the most difference.

  • Adult and Workforce Learning
  • Digital Learning
  • Early Childhood Learning and Development
  • Education Policy and Systems Change
  • Equity in Learning
  • Learning Differences and the Future of Special Education
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Learning across the lifespan

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New ways for technology to support learning

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Ensuring that every child thrives from the start

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Leveraging knowledge for better education decision making

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Creating equitable and effective solutions for all

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Expanding opportunities for diverse learners

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About the Stanford Accelerator for Learning

We accelerate solutions to the most pressing challenges facing learners.

The Stanford Accelerator for Learning supports researchers from across Stanford to collaborate with each other and external partners to co-create scalable and equitable learning solutions that help all learners thrive.

“Learning is one of the single most important levers available for improving the human condition. ”

Daniel L. Schwartz
I. James Quillen Dean, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Educational Technology
The Halper Family Faculty Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning

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