A new report finds racial and economic segregation among schools has grown steadily in large school districts over the past 30 years – an increase that appears to be driven by policy decisions, not demographic changes.
Stanford research teams will work with community collaborators on approaches to implementing a new California law requiring ethnic studies to be taught in high schools.
U.S. school districts see historic gains in pandemic recovery
A new report finds students exceeded a typical year’s progress in math and reading, but slower gains among poor students have widened the achievement gap.
A new course, leaning into the unsettled state of college admissions, seeks to open a broader conversation about universities and their contributions to society.
Program highlights the importance of early learning
Policymakers from across the country gathered at Stanford for a three-day program designed to highlight the importance of investment in early childhood education.
At a Stanford-hosted summit, researchers and entrepreneurs considered how AI and other technologies can support effective, equitable, and responsive learning.
Strategies to help students feel more engaged and valued are a better way to curb cheating than taking a hard line on AI, says Stanford education scholar Denise Pope.
Research finds racial disparity in school closures
A new Stanford analysis confirms what many have long suspected: Majority-Black public schools in the United States are far more likely to be shuttered.
Last year, the GSE’s Jennifer Wolf discussed the push to ban books from U.S. schools. “I’ve read many of these ... and I can attest – they do push us outside of our comfort area.”
Bay Area high school students took the lead on a study of district programs and policies that affect student well-being, with help from veteran researchers at Stanford.
GSE students present projects at Learning Design and Tech Expo
A virtuality game that builds collaboration skills, a chatbot that helps students study, and an interactive storybook that teaches school readiness were among the projects presented at the GSE’s Learning Design & Technology Expo.
The Black Academic Development Lab summer internship connects GSE students with others across the country pursuing research in Black language and culture.
