SRI International
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Developing an AI-Supported Approach to Identify Instructional Groupings in Early Childhood Education Classrooms
Abstract High-quality early childhood classrooms provide children with a nurturing environment to develop their physical, social, and academic capabilities. Understanding how instructional time is organized in pre-K classrooms is essential for supporting high-quality teaching and coaching. This technical white paper examines the feasibility of using AI-supported approaches to automatically identify instructional groupings (e.g., small group,…
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Developing an AI Model to Identify Math and Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood Education Classrooms
Abstract High-quality early childhood classrooms provide children with a nurturing environment to develop their physical, social, and academic capabilities. Accurately identifying when instruction occurs in early childhood classrooms is essential for supporting high-quality teaching and understanding children’s learning experiences. This technical white paper explores the feasibility of using AI and classroom video to automatically detect…
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New engines of technology-driven growth
Leveraging proven lab-to-market expertise, SRI is helping collaborators from Japan to New Jersey strengthen their science and technology ecosystems.
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Collaborative Innovations: Bridging Gaps and Promoting AI Literacy Through Engagement and Dissemination in Education (CIGALE)
Unpacking AI literacy through a comprehensive approach, including knowledge and practices that students would need to learn about AI by grade bands in K–12. Summary Supported by an SRI Independent Research and Development Grant (IRAD), Collaborative Innovations: Bridging Gaps and Promoting AI literacy through Engagement and Dissemination in Education (CIGALE) was a two-year project focused…
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Understanding Nebraska’s $55m Literacy Investment
SRI and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) are partnering to evaluate the implementation and impact of Nebraska’s $55 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant. Summary SRI and the Nebraska Department of Education are partnering to evaluate Nebraska’s $55 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant, designed to strengthen literacy instruction from birth through…
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Podcast: Designing and scaling the next generation of educational innovations
SRI’s Kerry Friedman and Adrienne Woods join Digital Promise’s Rebecca Griffiths to discuss new findings on the design and adoption of impactful products and programs.
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Progress and Potential: School System Approaches to Strengthening Literacy Instruction
Abstract In 2024, Schusterman commissioned SRI to conduct an independent study of four districts receiving support from Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies (Schusterman) to build upon and improve their literacy programs. The study examines Schusterman’s theory that strengthening and aligning district and school supports, providing focused professional learning, and increasing the consistent and skillful…
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Beyond the Surface: Leveraging High-Quality Instructional Materials for Robust Reading Comprehension
Abstract Inspired by the increased national attention on literacy, more districts are implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) to support students’ reading comprehension. In implementing comprehension HQIM, a critical distinction is whether instruction facilitates the development of students’ surface-level or robust comprehension. This brief examines the extent to which teachers in districts using comprehension HQIM implemented…
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Vaalia Health: Causal AI for precision healthcare
With healthcare shifting toward at-home solutions, Vaalia Health is building on SRI’s AI innovations to make sure that efficient care is also effective care.
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Ashish Gehani
Senior Principal Computer Scientist, Computer Science Laboratory
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Ashish Gehani named 2025 SRI Fellow
Senior principal computer scientist recognized for contributions in cybersecurity and trustworthy systems.
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Susan D. Patrick
Senior Principal Education Researcher, SRI Education