Education and learning
For more than 50 years, SRI Education has been a leader in helping strategic partners find out what works, for whom, how, and why. We collaborate with federal, state, foundation, nonprofit, and commercial partners to improve teaching, education policies, and student learning.
Our goal: to reduce barriers and optimize outcomes for students of all ages; abilities; and racial, cultural, linguistic, and geographic backgrounds.
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SRI study finds structured linguistic phonics boosts reading for older learners
A new study from SRI Education offers rigorous evidence on phonics instruction for grades 4–8.
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Building Stronger Early Childhood Systems for the PDG B-5 SMART Grant: Resources for States
Renowned early childhood technical assistance specialists and researchers shared insights, tools, and a variety of free resources during a public webinar on Sept. 3rd.
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Developing and Evaluating A Game-Based Approach to Media Literacy
SRI partnered with Alterea Inc. to support the development and evaluation of Agents of Influence, a game-based digital media literacy program for secondary students.
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Unlocking the Code: The Impact of a Structured Linguistic Phonics Program in Grades 4-8
SRI conducted a rigorous mixed-methods evaluation of an innovative structured linguistic phonics pedagogy for upper elementary and middle school students, generating insights for improving the reading trajectories of older readers.
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Accelerate, Transform, Scale (ATS) Hub
SRI and Digital Promise are leading a federally funded initiative to advance interdisciplinary, evidence-driven education innovation and scalable breakthroughs.
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NSF ATE Badging ProSkills
This NSF-funded project develops digital badges for both faculty and students to help community college students develop, demonstrate and showcase professional skills employers value.
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The SRI Education Newsletter | Summer 2026
This newsletter includes new research, tools, events, and opportunities from SRI Education project teams to support continued growth and development throughout the summer.
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Evaluation of Instructional Coaching for Tech-Enhanced Approaches to Mathematics (iCoachTEAM)
SRI is studying the implementation and impact of iCoachTEAM on middle school math teachers’ use of technology to support understanding and conduct assessments.
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Supporting arts education across California
SRI’s Education Division is leveraging intensive research and policy analysis to frame a brighter future for arts education.
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SRI Education’s Todd Grindal on leading through disruption
Grindal’s appearance on the Land and Lead podcast offers practical advice for leaders in high-stakes roles and insights into new SRI research.
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SRI-led collaboration supports teachers in nurturing early math success
A new toolkit produced by SRI and released by the Institute of Education Sciences will help teachers incorporate evidence-based math instruction for young students.
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How SRI’s data expertise is improving special education
SRI Education researchers provide administrators and policymakers with the context they need to make informed decisions about special education services.