Research Stories

Through stories about our research, we communicate new ideas and discoveries that help drive decisions in classrooms and beyond.

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November 29, 2021

Research Stories

How to calm a stressed kid? A one-minute video can help, according to Stanford researchers

Early Childhood | Parenting | Social and Emotional Learning

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October 21, 2021

Research Stories

Stanford deepens long history of supporting local students’ mental health and well-being

Diversity and Identity | Research and Practice

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October 13, 2021

Research Stories

How to teach data science in K-12 schools? Stanford-led team launches “Big Ideas”

K-12 | Science and Math Education | Teaching

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October 12, 2021

Research Stories

Stanford researchers collaborate to test new approaches for combating misinformation

Civics and History | Teaching | Technology

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September 6, 2021

Research Stories

Ninth-grade ethnic studies helped students for years, Stanford researchers find

Curriculum and Instruction | Diversity and Identity | K-12

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August 25, 2021

Research Stories

Creating new opportunities for working learners

Faculty and Programs | Higher Education

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August 24, 2021

Research Stories

After a year of virtual learning, local kids and new teachers benefit from a collaboration between Stanford and the Sunnyvale School District

Alumni | K-12 | Teaching

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August 9, 2021

Research Stories

Stanford study reveals how public schools’ reopening decisions during the pandemic influenced a drop in enrollment

Data Science | Education Policy | K-12

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June 9, 2021

Research Stories

Can schools punish a student for a social media post? Stanford scholars discuss an imminent Supreme Court ruling

Education Policy | School Leadership | Students

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May 27, 2021

Research Stories

National study of high school students’ digital skills paints worrying portrait, Stanford researchers say

Civics and History | K-12

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May 24, 2021

Research Stories

Environmental learning in unexpected places

Science and Math Education | Teaching

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April 19, 2021

Research Stories

Stanford-led study finds advantage in more scientific instruction to improve compliance with COVID-19 guidelines

Curriculum and Instruction | Teaching

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March 30, 2021

Research Stories

Stanford researchers connect local families and tech designers to support students with learning differences

Innovation | Learning Differences | Technology

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March 17, 2021

Research Stories

Hiring and school decisions based on an individual’s ‘passion’ likely to miss talent, Stanford-led study shows

Diversity and Identity | Higher Education

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March 11, 2021

Research Stories

Stanford-led study highlights the importance of letting kids take the lead

Early Childhood | Parenting | Social and Emotional Learning

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