Research and Innovation

EdTech Goal 3: Leverage research and innovation in K–12 edtech that may provide solutions to persistent problems and support next generation learning.

EdTech Index

Based on years of research and input from education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts, the EdTech Index evaluates available tools on five Edtech Quality Indicators that should be used to evaluate edtech products: safety, evidence-base, accessibility, usability, and interoperability. Schools and districts can search tools to see which have been reviewed and certified in these areas, leading to higher quality selection of products.

TLA's Research and Measurement Guide

The Learning Accelerator recently published a Research and Measurement Guide to support schools and districts determine the effectiveness of their initiatives, programs, and interventions as well as engage in inquiry to identify needs and understand challenges in their context. This is a step-by-step process that will help identify what is needed to design a manageable yet rigorous inquiry-based project, understand how to collect and analyze data, and determine ways to take the work forward in the community.

Stanford Generative AI for Education Hub

The Generative AI for Education Hub "delivers trusted research, insights, and tools for K12 education leaders to leverage generative AI to benefit students, schools, and learning."

Related Publications

• COSN K–12 EdTech Innovation, includes a link to the "Top 2025 Hurdles, Accelerators and Technology Enablers Shaping K–12 Innovation," available in three languages. Additional innovation resources like the "Future of Work," and "2025 EdTech Salary Report" are also available.

• Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools "connects and rallies the most forward-thinking leaders of the nation's school districts." Explore their "Stories of Innovation ."

Last Updated: July 21, 2025