The Learning Agency

Academic research and ed tech development don’t have to operate in silos. In fact, the most effective tools are built when the two work together. In a new piece for The Cutting Ed, developers from the |= Eedi platform and the Learning Collider explain how their partnership bridges research and practice—creating smarter, evidence-based tools that better support teachers and students. This is what effective education innovation looks like. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eJBbyFCF #EdTech #EducationInnovation #ResearchToPractice #EvidenceBasedEducation

Meet the 54 finalists of the 2025 Tools Competition. From AI-driven tutoring to education-focused datasets, these proposals tackle key challenges in learning—from K–12 achievement gaps to career readiness. With over $3 million in funding, the Tools Competition—run by The Learning Agency and supported by Renaissance Philanthropy—is fueling the next wave of education innovation. See the full list: https://lnkd.in/ekJs4xx6 #EdTech #EducationInnovation #AIinEducation #ToolsCompetition

How is AI reshaping dyslexia assessment and literacy education? Join InnovateUS & The Learning Agency for a free virtual workshop on Mar. 25: ?? Science-backed reading strategies ?? AI-driven dyslexia screening ?? Personalized literacy interventions Register now: https://lnkd.in/gBpeXE9x #EdTech #DyslexiaSupport #AIinEducation

Are you curious about Learning Engineering? It’s the science of designing better learning experiences through: ? Evidence-based research ? Cognitive task analysis ? AI & data-driven strategies Carnegie Mellon University’s Learn Lab offers a free course with a certificate upon completion. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e76P6Qsb #LearningEngineering #EducationScience #EdTech

AI-driven tutoring platforms are reshaping math education—but how effective are they? The PLUS initiative combines AI and human tutoring to improve math outcomes, focusing on middle school students from underserved backgrounds. Since 2022, researchers have explored innovative solutions like AI-powered chatbots and video tutoring. Dr. Danielle R. Thomas, EdD. discusses PLUS’s progress and what’s next: https://lnkd.in/dSH44Cay #EdTech #AIinEducation #LearningEngineering

What did SXSW EDU 2025 teach us about the future of education? ? Innovative funding models for research & development ? Stronger pathways from K-12 to career ? Student-centered Ed Tech to drive learning outcomes See our biggest takeaways: https://lnkd.in/dqhGB_yY #SXSWEDU #EdTech #FutureOfEducation

AI in education holds great promise—but only if it works as intended. Benchmark datasets offer a rigorous, data-driven way to evaluate AI models, ensuring they truly benefit students and educators. Perpetual Baffour from The Learning Agency shares insights into how these datasets are shaping AI transparency and accountability. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcMung4Z #AIinEducation #EdTech #AIAccountability

Meet the 54 finalists for the 2025 Tools Competition! Selected from over 1,000 submissions, those selected as winners will receive more than $3 million total to solve some of education’s most pressing challenges in K-12 through post-secondary learning. Winners will be announced in early summer. Congrats to the teams! Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/ekJs4xx6??

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