Researchers at SRI International developed an AI-powered YouTube filter that finds educational videos for kindergarten and prekindergarten children, including math videos and reading videos.
Digital learning
ASSISTments Efficacy & Replication Studies
SRI conducted an efficacy study of more than 2,500 students on the benefits of online homework support for students’ mathematics learning
Evaluation of the Apple and ConnectED Initiative
The six-year independent research study conducted by SRI International across 101 schools aimed to combine rigorous measurement of ConnectED’s outcomes and accomplishments with an in-depth look at what it has meant for participating teachers, students, principals and parents.
Research on the Use of Khan Academy in Schools
SRI is conducting a study to understand how math teachers are using the Khan’s Academy online resource in classrooms to improve instruction and student learning. Since Khan Academy’s appearance on the Web, users have viewed more than 365 million videos and solved over 1.8 billion math problems. The Khan Academy website offers free instructional videos for students […]
Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) — Appalachia
A partner in advancing equitable access and outcomes for learners in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Appalachia partners with educators and leaders to engage in rigorous, change-oriented research and provides support that informs local, regional or statewide decisions about education policies, programs and practices. REL Appalachia provides services at […]
Developing a K–12 STEM Education Indicator System
For the National Science Foundation, SRI supported the development of 14 indicators measuring students’ access to quality learning, educators’ capacity, and policy and funding initiatives in K–12 STEM education. Policymakers agree that in today’s world, the quality of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in a country, state, or region has a major impact […]
Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (CIRCL)
Connecting and exploring researchers’ perspectives in digital learning to make significant and lasting improvements to STEM education.
Evaluation of CISE Pathways to Revitalized Undergraduate Computer Education
The CPATH program was intended to transform undergraduate computing education on a national scale to meet current and future national needs.
Evaluation of Rocketship Students’ Middle School Outcomes
SRI examined middle school outcomes of Rocketship alumni and their peers who attended non-Rocketship elementary schools. Rocketship Education is a national nonprofit network of public elementary charter schools serving low-income communities with limited access to excellent schools. Founded in 2006, Rocketship Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to eliminate the achievement gap […]