Education grads encouraged to lead with compassion
News
At Stanford GSE’s diploma ceremony, graduates were urged to “use their voices with courage” as they prepare to shape the future of education.
Ira Lit named faculty director of the Haas Center
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The education professor brings a career steeped in community-engaged scholarship and teaching to his new role leading Stanford’s public service hub.
‘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.
LeVar Burton on how reading unleashes the imagination
Event
At the annual GSE Cubberley Lecture, the actor and children’s literacy advocate talked about literacy, tech, and the power of storytelling. “No one can imprison your mind. Or your imagination.”
Stanford announces $1 million in seed grants to shape the future of AI in education
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A new university-wide initiative provides funding for courses, research, and critical thinking about AI in teaching.
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.
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.
How the ‘science of reading’ is reshaping literacy education
Q&A
Stanford Professor Rebecca Silverman discusses a transformative movement backed by research that is changing literacy instruction in schools nationwide.