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‘Our goal is to build bridges between the lab and the classroom’ ↗
By studying why some kids struggle to read, cognitive neuroscientist and Accelerator Faculty Affiliate Jason Yeatman hopes to make education work better for all students and deepen science’s understanding of the brain.
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What parents need to know about AI in the classroom ↗
From immersive learning and personalized tutors to lesson plans and grading, AI is everywhere in K-12 education. Victor Lee, faculty lead for the Accelerator's AI + Education program, offers three steps for parents to get informed and involved.
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Stanford partners with San Francisco schools to get to the bottom of racial disparities in special education
Stanford Accelerator for Learning Faculty Affiliate Alfredo J. Artiles leads a new research initiative to design changes in a system where Black students are far more likely than all other students to be referred to special education.
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New program brings distinguished community education leaders to Stanford
The Stanford Accelerator for Learning's Equity in Learning Initiative taps local expertise to help students, scholars gain new perspectives on education.
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New faculty director named for Learning Differences Initiative at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning
Christopher J. Lemons, a former special education teacher and expert in reading interventions for learners with disabilities, will shepherd collaborative research projects that help improve the lives of people with learning differences.
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Stanford and Google researchers team up to develop an educational game that helps teens understand and use AI responsibly
The free interactive learning game is designed to help middle schoolers apply AI in real-world scenarios.
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How is ChatGPT impacting schools, really? Stanford researchers aim to find out.
A new collaboration between Stanford’s SCALE Initiative and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, strives to better understand how students and teachers use the popular AI platform and how it impacts learning.
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“A more authentic learning experience”: Stanford research finds VR training can help build empathy in the workplace
New study led by researchers at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning explores how companies can use immersive technology to boost new managers’ relational skills.
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Inclusive by design: Stanford initiative releases new paper that explores how AI can support learners with disabilities
A new report from the Stanford Accelerator for Learning outlines how tech developers, researchers, teachers, and policymakers can ensure AI tools serve all learners.