In the Media

Research coauthored by Assistant Professor Dora Demszky suggests that one difference between stronger and weaker math teachers may be how often they use mathematical vocabulary, words such as “factors,” “denominators” and “multiples,” in class.

Noteworthy research on early childhood includes a study by Professor Thomas Dee on the impact of immigration raids on student absences, and a study by Assistant Professor Katharine Sadowski on the effect of the minimum wage on childcare establishments.

Data from the RAPID Survey Project at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood finds that more than half of child care providers surveyed experienced hunger in June 2025 — one of the highest percentages the organization has seen since it began collecting data during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Professor Thomas Dee discusses the implications of keeping underenrolled schools open, including dwindling resources for students or even a state takeover.

Middle-income families report having difficulty meeting a basic need and an increasing number of child care providers nationwide are experiencing hunger, according to data from the Stanford Center on Early Childhood's RAPID Survey Project.

Professor Antero Garcia encourages the use of digital devices in the classroom in ways that enhance teaching.

Senior Lecturer Denise Pope, co-founder of the nonprofit Challenge Success, discusses the pressures students face in school and the potential impact on their well-being.

Professor Thomas Dee, whose research has examined the impact of immigration raids on student absenteeism and enrollment, weighs in on a new study by other researchers studying the effect on test scores.

Associate Professor Victor Lee discusses the use of AI tools to help facilitate communication with English learners, emphasizing an understanding of the technology's limitations.

Assistant Professor Nick Haber discusses how the generative nature of chatbots makes it hard to predict if it will adhere to updates intended to make them better at supporting users experiencing mental health problems.

Professor Philip Fisher cites research indicating that child care lifts education outcomes, as New Mexico becomes the first U.S. state to offer free child care to all residents.

Assistant Professor Eujin Park discusses the strategy behind a lawsuit alleging discrimination against non-Hawaiians at a private school system established to educate native Hawaiians.

Professor Philip Fisher discusses data showing a record-high percentage of families unable to access necessities such as food, housing, utilities, and child care.

Two studies from the National Student Support Accelerator, a Stanford program founded and directed by Professor Susanna Loeb, explored what happens between tutors and students in virtual sessions.

In an op-ed, Associate Professor Subini Annamma argues that, instead of reducing crime, violent arrests and prolonged incarceration cause further harm to vulnerable populations.