‘Learning recession’ in U.S. schools predates pandemic
Research
A recent study reveals that U.S. student achievement was declining for years before COVID-19 – and that recovery, so far, has been uneven.
School cell phone bans deliver benefits – but not right away
News
New research reveals that while bans aren’t an instant panacea for problems in U.S. classrooms, schools can achieve positive outcomes with persistence.
Stanford announces $1 million in seed grants to shape the future of AI in education
News
A new university-wide initiative provides funding for courses, research, and critical thinking about AI in teaching.
Inside Stanford Law School’s evolving AI curriculum
News
From classroom offerings to clinical training, the law school is preparing students for technology-driven legal practice while emphasizing ethical responsibilities.
Stanford GSE program celebrates 25 years of improving learning
Event
Graduates of the Learning Sciences and Technology Design program, a model for the field, have developed ideas, tools, and lessons that have reached millions of learners globally.
How do smartphone bans impact students? New study provides clues
Research
Stanford-led research on Brazil’s national smartphone ban finds students are scoring higher on tests and paying more attention in class, but many are struggling with increased anxiety and boredom.
A new model for learning and work, incubated at Stanford
Q&A
Stanford GSE Professor Mitchell Stevens discusses the Learning Society initiative, which explores innovative approaches to education, employment, and the life course.
AI+Education Summit addresses learning and equity
Event
Educators and researchers at the fourth annual summit explored how generative AI is reshaping assessments and impacting student creativity and human connection.
How schools circumvent suspension bans
Research
New research emerging from SFUSD’s Shoestrings program reveals informal exclusionary discipline is a widespread problem – but there are solutions.
Dyslexic children show differences in brain reading region
Research
A new study reveals that the visual word form area, vital for text recognition, is smaller or absent in dyslexic children.