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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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A woman smiles as she presents in a Stanford classroom.
April 16th, 2026 Announcements, Digital Learning

Stanford announces $1 million in seed grants to shape the future of AI in education

A new university-wide initiative provides funding for courses, research, and critical thinking about AI in teaching.
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Small group of high school students using their smartphones outdoors.
April 22nd, 2026 Research

Stanford-led research investigates impact of nationwide smartphone ban in Brazil schools

Research led by Accelerator Faculty Affiliate Guilherme Lichand indicates improved focus and test scores and a decline in online bullying, but also increased anxiety and boredom among students.
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March 18th, 2026 Event

Five myths about AI and education

A series of events at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning sheds light on the path forward for AI in teaching and learning.
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Isabelle Hau and Mitchell Stevens speak onstage at the 2026 Century Summit.
March 18th, 2026

A new model for learning and work, incubated at Stanford

Accelerator Faculty Affiliate Mitchell Stevens talks about an initiative to rethink learning so that Americans can prosper in the wake of technological change and lengthening lifespans.
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A young woman stands in the middle of a large digital display area full of phone applications.
March 12th, 2026 Research

What Your Phone Knows Could Help Scientists Understand Your Health

Stanford researchers have released an open-source platform that lets health researchers study the “screenome” – the digital traces of our daily lives – while protecting participants’ privacy.
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Dan Schwartz stands in a beautiful garden on campus.
February 25th, 2026 Announcements

Dan Schwartz to step down as dean of Stanford Graduate School of Education

Schwartz, who will continue to lead the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, has guided the GSE through unprecedented change during an era of major disruption in education and a technological revolution in learning.
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February 20th, 2026 Learning Differences, Research

Dyslexic children show differences in brain reading region

A new study reveals that the visual word form area, vital for text recognition, is smaller or absent in dyslexic children. Intensive reading intervention can help.
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February 20th, 2026 Early Childhood, Research

Schools may be finding ways around suspension bans, Stanford research reveals

A new study emerging from SFUSD's Shoestrings program reveals informal exclusionary discipline is a widespread problem — but there are solutions.
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A conference hall with beautiful natural light full of attendees and 3 presenters onstage.
February 19th, 2026 Event, Research

AI challenges core assumptions in education

We need to rethink student assessment, AI literacy, and technology’s usefulness, according to experts at the recent AI+Education Summit.
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An image of Chris Lemons beside the title, Intellectual disabilities and college.
February 18th, 2026 Learning Differences, Research

Intellectual disabilities and college: Envisioning bright futures ↗

“Presumed competence” can improve learning outcomes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, says Christopher Lemons, faculty director of the Learning Differences initiative, on the latest episode of the School's In podcast.
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Caucasian little boy and his mother sitting together at table and reading book, mother teaching her child to read. Education, learning, study. Mother language.
February 18th, 2026 Digital Learning, Learning Differences

How the ‘science of reading’ is reshaping literacy education

Stanford Professor Rebecca Silverman discusses a transformative movement backed by research that is changing literacy instruction in schools nationwide.
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School girl working on her math skills
February 18th, 2026 Learning Differences, Research

How math learning disabilities affect problem-solving

New research from Stanford shows that children with math learning disabilities exhibit distinct brain activity patterns. The insights could pave the way for innovative support strategies.
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A bored-looking elementary school child sits at a desk in a classroom.
December 16th, 2025 Research

Letting students fidget can boost creativity, Stanford-led research finds

A new study finds that giving middle schoolers the freedom to move in their seats enhances creativity without diminishing their ability to pay attention or remember information.
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