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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March 9, 2021

Research Stories

New Stanford study sheds light on how much learning young students have lost during stages of the pandemic

K-12 | Language and Literacy | Teaching

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February 23, 2021

Research Stories

The history of Black History Month

Civics and History | Race and Equity | Teaching

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February 17, 2021

Research Stories

Examining systemic racism, advancing racial equity

Civics and History | Diversity and Identity | Race and Equity

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February 16, 2021

Research Stories

Stanford education scholars on the impact of the pandemic and the opportunities to rebuild

Curriculum and Instruction | Innovation | Poverty and Inequality

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November 17, 2020

Research Stories

Stanford scholars use artificial intelligence tools to study representation in textbooks

Race and Equity | Teaching | Technology

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October 27, 2020

Research Stories

Stanford education scholar on California’s Proposition 16 and the evolution of affirmative action

Education Policy | Higher Education | Race and Equity

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October 23, 2020

Research Stories

Stanford policy analyst looks at the implications of California’s Proposition 15

Education Policy | K-12

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October 12, 2020

Research Stories

With a visit to the Vatican, Stanford education professors play a part in crafting a new global initiative

Announcements | Education Policy | Faculty and Programs

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October 8, 2020

Research Stories

As the 2020 election approaches, Stanford scholars teach skills to judge fact from fiction online

Civics and History | Curriculum and Instruction | Teaching

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September 23, 2020

Research Stories

Stanford researchers usher in a new era for California’s ‘invisible’ schools

Impact | K-12 | School Leadership

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September 3, 2020

Research Stories

Stanford-run program prepares community college leaders for uncertainty

Faculty and Programs | Higher Education | School Leadership

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August 24, 2020

Research Stories

Transforming Learning accelerator focuses on science and design of learning to improve education for all

Impact | Innovation | Research and Practice

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August 20, 2020

Research Stories

How can we improve online learning?

Innovation | Teaching | Technology

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July 27, 2020

Research Stories

Supporting distance learning at home

K-12 | Parenting | Social and Emotional Learning

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June 22, 2020

Research Stories

To bring science lessons home, make virtual reality more relevant, Stanford professor says

Diversity and Identity | Science and Math Education | Technology

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