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SRI Education, a division of SRI International, helps federal and state agencies, school districts, major foundations, nonprofit organizations, and international and commercial clients tackle some of the most complex issues in education to help students succeed. Our blog informs readers more about our activities and ongoing projects.
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From the classroom to the workplace, lifelong learners face a complex set of challenges.
In an increasingly tech-centered world, how can educators engage adult students and provide them with the practical and soft skills necessary to succeed in school and throughout their careers?
SRI Senior Research Social Scientist Louise Yarnall joined Kori Hamilton Biagas on The SRI Homeroom podcast to discuss the innovative, research-backed strategies being used to promote learning and skill development in postsecondary classrooms across the United States.
Yarnall shared recent findi ..read more
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SRI Education researchers are excited to share their work at the 2024 Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE TS), held from March 20-23 in Portland, Oregon.
Presentation
Friday, March 22 from 10am to 12pm PT
Middle School CS Curriculum and Standards Alignment
SRI Authors: Satabdi Basu, Hui Yang, Arif Rachmatullah, and Carol Tate
In the early stages of K-12 Computer Science (CS) curriculum development, standards were not yet established, and the primary objective, especially in younger grades, was to sustain student engagement and spark students’ interest in CS. While this re ..read more
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SRI Education researchers are excited to share their work at the 2024 American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting from April 11-14, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA.
Presentations
Thursday, April 11
12:40 to 2:10pm ET: Using Standards-Based Professional Development to Support Middle School CS Teachers
SRI Authors: Arif Rachmatullah, Carol Tate, Satabdi Basu, Hui Yang, Nonye M. Alozie, Christopher Ortiz
Poster Session, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Second Floor, Exhibit Hall A
2:30 to 4:30pm ET: The Soft Realities of Hard Policies: A Systems Study of Afterschool Continuous Qual ..read more
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Not all innovations are created the same. Even the most promising educational products and programs can fall short if they don’t address the needs – and the everyday realities – of schools, educators, and students.
SRI researcher Rebecca Griffiths joins host Kori Hamilton Biagas on The SRI Homeroom Podcast to discuss those realities, and the value of considering educator context, decision-making processes, and usability in the design of new innovations.
Griffiths shares some strategies for designing more effective, scalable products and engaging user communities throughout ..read more
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How can states and territories leverage data to build stronger, more equitable systems for young children and families?
Host Kori Hamilton Biagas sits down with Howard Morrison, a national leader in early childhood education systems and data use, to examine the challenges – and opportunities – facing America’s early care and education systems.
Discover some evidence-based strategies for effective systems-building and improvement and learn how organizations like the DaSy Center are using data to improve programs and outcomes in states across the country.
Learn more abou ..read more
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For more than a decade, educators have used Targeted Reading Instruction (TRI) to help students build valuable foundational literacy skills in the classroom. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have developed a tool that can help educators leverage TRI and provide comprehensive support to K-5 readers in both virtual and face-to-face settings.
Researchers Mary Bratsch-Hines and Heather Aiken join host Kori Hamilton Biagas to discuss the new TRI-Reading App, which provides evidence-based reading instruction and helps accelerate the reading process for stud ..read more
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Young children now spend a significant portion of their screen time on streaming platforms like YouTube, where 500 hours of new content is uploaded every minute. With such a sprawling catalog, it can be difficult for parents, teachers, and researchers to understand just what children are watching and how it might affect them.
Children’s media researcher Claire Christensen joins host Kori Hamilton Biagas to discuss APPROVE, an AI-powered tool designed to help teachers and parents identify valuable educational videos online. They discuss APPROVE’s development and its potenti ..read more
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SRI Education Update
November 2023
SRI Education: Enhancing Learning with Technology
Welcome to our latest newsletter, showcasing some of the digital learning projects that highlight our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for the benefit of education.
At SRI Education, we believe in the potential of technologies like artificial intelligence to promote equitable learning opportunities for all students. As the edtech industry continues its rapid growth and evolution, we remain dedicated to partnering with clients to ensure that educational innovat ..read more
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Introducing The SRI Homeroom, a new podcast from SRI Education amplifying the voices shaping the future of education in America. Join us for down-to-earth conversations with passionate researchers, developers, data experts, and educators dedicated to overcoming the challenges within our education system.
The first season of our podcast is hosted by Kori Hamilton Biagas. From early childhood to post-secondary education, we’ll explore crucial topics like school improvement, literacy, and discipline. Hear firsthand accounts from professionals striving to create positive chang ..read more
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SRI Education Update
March 2023
SRI Education: Connect with us online and in person
SRI Education’s team of experts is committed to tackling the most pressing challenges facing learners and educators, including ensuring children receive high-quality early education, improving STEM education, and advancing equity and inclusion in the classroom. To stay connected with our community and share our work, we find opportunities to engage online through social media and in person at conferences. We invite you to join us as we continue to drive progress and innovation i ..read more