In the Media

Research led by Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand through Equidade.info, an initiative of the GSE's Lemann Center, finds that students report paying more attention in class since a new law restricting the use of smartphones in elementary and high schools took effect this year.

Research led by Associate Professor Victor Lee and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope shows that the prevalence of cheating has remained consistent since the launch of ChatGPT, although the nature of the behavior has evolved.

Professor Philip Fisher, director of the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, discusses the burden parents face in accessing and paying for childcare.

A study by Assistant Professor Nick Haber and colleagues found that widely used AI chatbots often respond inappropriately to prompts related to mental health.

Associate Professor Victor Lee discusses research suggesting that AI chatbots have changed the method but not necessarily the amount of cheating that was happening prior to their introduction.

New data from SCALE, a Stanford initiative directed by Professor Susanna Loeb, looks at how K-12 educators are using generative AI in their daily work and what that might mean for the profession.

Professor Emerita Deborah Stipek emphasizes the importance of preparing kindergarten teachers to educate children from different ages and skill levels.

New data from the RAPID Survey Project, directed by Professor Philip Fisher, finds that the number of child care providers struggling economically is rising.

Research by Professor Thomas Dee studies the impact of immigration enforcement activity on student attendance.

Professor William Damon discusses the importance of faculty creating the conditions for students to find meaning and purpose on their own.

Associate Professor Antero Garcia discusses the ramifications of a public retreat by organizations who serve immigrants due to fears of being targeted by the Trump administration.

Professor Sean Reardon weighs in on how research could be affected by recent cuts at the U.S. Department of Education.

A study coauthored by Assistant Professor Nick Haber finds that AI chatbots used for therapy can contribute to harmful stigma and produce dangerous responses.

Professor Philip Fisher, director of the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, discusses the proposed elimination of Preschool Development Grants and findings from the RAPID Survey on early education providers struggling to afford basic needs.

Professor Mitchell Stevens weighs in on the need to reconfigure education to support lifelong learning.