Leverage research and innovation in K–12 Educational Technology edtech that may provide solutions to persistent problems and support next generation learning.
Stanford Generative Artificial Intelligence AI for Education Hub
The Generative Artificial Intelligence AI for Education Hub "delivers trusted research, insights, and tools for K12 education leaders to leverage generative AI to benefit students, schools, and learning."
Educational Technology EdTech Index
Based on years of research and input from education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts, the Educational Technology EdTech Index evaluates available tools on five Educational Technology EdTech Quality Indicators that should be used to evaluate Educational Technology 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.
The Learning Accelerator 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.
Consortium for School Networking (COSN) K–12 Educational Technology EdTech Innovation includes a link to the "2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report: Hurdles, Accelerators & Tech Enablers," available in three languages. Additional innovation resources, such as the "U.S. State of EdTech 2026," are also available.
National Standards for Quality Online Programs (3rd Edition, 2019) were first published in 2007 by the International Association for K–12 Online Learning (iNACOL) and were recently refreshed (2019) by the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) and Quality Matters (QM). They serve as the benchmark for quality online programs and support districts and state education agencies in creating, evaluating, and improving online courses, teaching, and programs.
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: August 7, 2026