The Learning Agency

In case you missed it, National Science Foundation (NSF) announced last week that it is investing an estimated $8 million in the Educate AI program, launched by its Computer and Information Science and Engineering and STEM Education directorates. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eiNtHCPh

The challenges facing American public schools today can be addressed through education innovation, especially in AI, to help boost performance, engage learners, and alleviate teacher workloads. Read more from Ulrich Boser on why innovation should be at the forefront of the next president's education agenda and what that would entail in practice. https://lnkd.in/gk5FPYZ3

In a new brief from the Center for American Progress, author Lisette Partelow explores aspects of the science of learning and potential equity implications that everyone should consider when implementing #AI in education. Read the full issue brief here and keep an eye out for the rest of the series continuing to discuss the use of ed tech in K-12 schools.? https://lnkd.in/g_FMcyuZ

The Tools Competition is accepting abstracts through October 25th! If you’re working on an abstract and want extra support, there are plenty of resources like group office hours, writing tips, and info about past winners for you! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eVscn3dk?

Mark Schneider, Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute, makes the case for why we need the NEED Act. He writes that it is “an opportunity to create a modern research organization focused on high-risk–high-reward work with the potential to dramatically change education R&D.” Read this piece for his full take. https://lnkd.in/egAgVxtu

Looking for a place to publish your ideas? The Cutting Ed is an online publication focused on sharing current insights in the field of learning engineering. Previous articles have explored topics such as avoiding AI design bias and navigating high costs of edtech. If you are interested in contributing please reach out to us!

Interested in helping to chart the course to expand data science learning? Data Science 4 Everyone is leading an effort to develop a K-12 data science and literacy framework and they have launched a public request for information! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gsnq2z_7

In this 5 Questions interview, Rebecca Kockler from Magpie Literacy shares how the nonprofit is unlocking the great reader in every student through comprehensive, research-backed support. Rebecca dives into why reading subskills matter, the gaps in current literacy education, and how Magpie Literacy is creating inclusive solutions. Read the full interview on our website! https://lnkd.in/gM3G3-wz

In this recent episode of Edtech Insiders’ podcast, learn more from Kumar Garg of Renaissance Philanthropy about the origin story of the Tools Competition, and how COVID-19 catalyzed #edtech innovators to look at what it takes for #AI in education to really help students learn. Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gJn2x2Aj

If you're a teacher, you know that you’ll never forget your first year of teaching. From setting up a classroom to striking a work-life balance, year one of any teacher's career can be a roller coaster. Check out #LEVImath team Carnegie Learning’s podcast, Year One, which follows a new teacher, Jenna, as she navigates the ups and downs of her first year in the classroom. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eF-Bid29