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Discover the people, research, and ideas driving the Stanford Accelerator for Learning

Scholars affiliated with the Stanford Accelerator for Learning make a difference through their research, teaching, and other projects, and by sharing those insights and knowledge with the public.

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November 22nd, 2024 Digital Learning, Event

Stanford conference explores education technology in the age of AI

The Stanford Accelerator for Learning convened edtech leaders, researchers, funders, educators, and students to envision effective, research-backed, equitable, and responsive education technology.
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October 25th, 2024 Announcements, Digital Learning

Teaching and tinkering: New Stanford project helps educators understand and use AI in their classrooms

New physical and digital makerspace provides support for applications of AI in teaching and learning.
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November 21st, 2024 Equity in Learning, Research

Tackling a math problem

Stanford scholars work with a Bay Area school district on a novel approach to algebra instruction that yields academic gains for struggling students.
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October 16th, 2024 Event, Equity in Learning

Teaching ethnic studies: Four takeaways from Stanford education conference

The annual convening on Race, Inequality, and Language in Education (RILE) brought together researchers and educators to forge a path for statewide implementation of ethnic studies.
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October 22nd, 2024 Announcements, Learning Differences

Stanford Accelerator for Learning Faculty Affiliate elected president of the National Academy of Education

Alfredo J. Artiles, who studies disability and racial disparities in education, will begin his term at the honorific society in October 2025.
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October 9th, 2024 Announcements, Early Childhood, Equity in Learning

Two Stanford Accelerator for Learning faculty directors appointed to endowed chairs

Philip Fisher, who focuses on early learning, and Maisha T. Winn who researches equity in education, were appointed to endowed chairs.
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September 30th, 2024 Early Childhood, Research

New Stanford initiative aims to close a culture gap in measuring kids’ foundational skills

A global network led by Stanford Accelerator for Learning Faculty Affiliate Jelena Obradović works to help promote executive function skills in children around the world.
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September 30th, 2024 Digital Learning, Students

Stanford education scholar uses AI to help medical students hone diagnostic skills

Doctoral student Marcos Rojas bridges education, medicine, and computer science with a platform that simulates patient-physician interactions.
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September 19th, 2024 Students

ASU + GSV 2024: Student reflections ↗

Learn how ASU+GSV 2024 shaped the perceptions of students and influenced their entrepreneurial projects.
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September 19th, 2024 Announcements, Students

Cultivating a generation of education innovators activating learning science

The new program launched by the Stanford Accelerator for Learning helps Stanford students find their place in the education innovation ecosystem.
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August 14th, 2024 Research, SCALE

‘This is how school comes to be a place where you want to be’

Stanford Accelerator for Learning Faculty Affiliate Denise Pope offers ways to help students feel less stressed and more excited about school.
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August 8th, 2024 Announcements

Summer digest from the executive director

Isabelle Hau reflects on the Accelerator’s activities, research, and impact this year.
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August 6th, 2024 Digital Learning, Research

New study explores what makes digital learning products more – or less – effective

Research led by Stanford Professor Rebecca Silverman analyzes studies on edtech interventions for early reading skills.
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