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When Texas teacher Deidre Kelly started sharing math tips on TikTok, she had no idea her videos would reach beyond her classroom. Blending humor with instruction, she has built a growing audience of students and educators who appreciate her fun and engaging approach. Her work has even been incorporated into MATHstream, an interactive video platform designed to make math learning more engaging. Read more about how digital tools are transforming math education: https://lnkd.in/ehi6BhnG #EdTech #MathLearning #EducationInnovation #DigitalTeaching

Voice technology in education is evolving, but one major challenge remains: understanding children’s voices. These tools can help identify speech disorders and improve literacy, but they require high-quality data to improve. That raises an important question—how can we develop better AI-driven tools while ensuring student privacy? Vanderbilt University researcher Langdon Holmes explores this issue in The Cutting Ed. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAK8SCA9 #AIinEducation #EdTech #PrivacyInEd #StudentData

Researchers and developers: The Learning Exchange offers high-quality, open-source education datasets to advance innovation in learning. With datasets covering game-based learning, writing analytics, AI in education, and more, this hub provides resources to develop and refine data-driven educational tools and AI algorithms. Explore and access datasets here: https://lnkd.in/gJV-Vxa6 #EducationResearch #AIinEducation #DataDrivenLearning #EdTech

The evolution of EdTech—from early learning games to AI-powered platforms—has reshaped education, but the core principles of effective learning remain constant. In The Cutting Ed, developers and researchers discuss how past innovations laid the groundwork for today’s tools, influencing how students learn and engage with digital content. See how history informs the future of learning: https://lnkd.in/e358MiB7 #EdTech #EducationTechnology #AIinLearning #DigitalEducation

Join InnovateUS in collaboration with The Burnes Center for Social Change and led by The Learning Agency, today?at 4 pm ET for a free virtual workshop session led by L Burleigh, PhD! Explore how AI-powered tools that leverage Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) to guide read-aloud practice and provide personalized feedback can be used to improve reading fluency. Register below: https://lnkd.in/gBpeXE9x

Amid recent federal cuts threatening education datasets, The Learning Agency Lab has relaunched its specialized AI chatbot based entirely on the U.S. Department of Education’s Doing What Works library. Unlike generic AI chatbots, this custom AI model provides educators with clear, credible, and evidence-based recommendations rooted in authoritative studies. The chatbot is free, user-friendly, and designed specifically to help educators implement proven teaching practices. Please share widely. Try the chatbot here: https://lnkd.in/eaJEwYK5 #AIinEducation #EdResearch #EvidenceBasedTeaching #EducationInnovation

Opportunities for researchers analyzing real-world math learning data The AIMS program will open a request for proposals in early March for research grants focused on math education analytics. This is a chance to work with high-quality learning data from top education organizations, including Khan Academy, Curriculum Associates, and the UF Lastinger Center for Learning. If you are researching math learning outcomes, instructional effectiveness, or data-driven education, sign up for updates to receive the official RFP. Details here: https://lnkd.in/eCmNARPw #MathEducation #EdResearch #DataScience #EducationInnovation

President Trump’s U.S. Department of Education faces a wave of legal challenges after a series of executive orders led to abrupt policy shifts. ? Over 100 contracts and numerous grants canceled ? Widespread staff dismissals ? 75+ lawsuits filed, with two directly targeting the department Labor unions, states, and advocacy groups have already won temporary restraining orders, and more legal battles are on the horizon. In The Learning Agency, Meghan Whittaker explores what these lawsuits could mean for the future of federal education policy. Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/dvUuy7EJ #EducationPolicy #LegalChallenges #EducationReform #GovernmentLaw

Heading to SXSW EDU? Don’t miss these sessions on the future of education. From rethinking funding models to expanding access to edtech and career-connected learning, these discussions bring together leading voices in education to explore innovative solutions. Plan your schedule and see who’s presenting: https://lnkd.in/ezj3Jf7m #SXSWEDU #EdPolicy #EducationInnovation #WorkforceDevelopment

Education research and development is an investment in our nation's children. The sudden cancellation of nearly 100 research contracts at the U.S. Department of Education threatens evidence-based policymaking, transparency, and access to critical data on student learning. In Forbes, Sara Schapiro, Executive Director of the Alliance for Learning Innovation (ALI), explains how decades of bipartisan support for federal education R&D have helped educators, policymakers, and researchers make informed decisions that strengthen student outcomes. She argues that continued investment in education research is essential for driving innovation and supporting teachers. Read the full column: https://lnkd.in/eb_W9pCW #EducationResearch #EdPolicy #Innovation #StudentSuccess