Publications

A National Context of Generative AI for Reading to Support English Learners: This U-GAIN Reading R&D Center report investigates generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications for enhancing reading instruction to achieve equitable gains for diverse elementary students, including English Learners (ELs).

What States Say about Evaluating AI in Education: Reviewing Guidance from 32 States and Puerto Rico: This report examines state-level AI in education evaluation guidance across 32 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Findings showed a majority of states and localities engaged in exploratory activities, with a smaller number engaging in small-scale pilots.

How R&D Infrastructure for Postsecondary Education Could Unlock New Advances: Despite decades of recognition that postsecondary education lacks a robust empirical research base, systemic barriers continue to impede large-scale instructional innovation. This paper articulates a vision for a modern postsecondary research and development infrastructure.

Collaborative Learning Toolkit: We know that teaching is more than delivering content—it’s about sparking curiosity, encouraging critical thinking, and preparing students to navigate an ever-changing world. Designed by teachers, this practitioner toolkit provides resources for collaborative learning that are flexible, adaptable, and rooted in real teaching experience.