Fostering Independence Through Education Act: A Cost Estimate

whitePaper | September 30, 2020

Change in education tends to focus on the systems level. This makes sense. Policymakers have to ensure that reforms address the needs of massive numbers of children, and teachers need clear strategic direction and deep research upon which to base their work. Yet if the theories and research are to be meaningful, these initiatives need to be taken up by teachers as everyday practice.

whitePaper | November 22, 2019

From within formal classrooms to educational games after school, technology is widely used in teaching and learning around the world. When used appropriately, technology has the power to support teachers and engage students, providing tools to create and evaluate tasks previously considered out of reach. At the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution, we are studying innovations that can rapidly improve education progress, including innovations that use education technology.

whitePaper | September 1, 2022

The pandemic has made clear that in order for higher education to respond to new challenges, it needs to be highly adaptive. One of the most exciting areas in this regard is virtual education. This whitepaper will examine the current state of virtual education, evaluate its challenges and opportunities, and share big ideas about strategy recommendations that institutions should consider for the road ahead.

whitePaper | February 24, 2023

This white paper is designed to provide education leaders with an introduction to not just the mechanics of ChatGPT, but also its possible effects on course design, academic integrity policies, and educational technology.

whitePaper | August 15, 2020

Given the upheaval the pandemic has inflicted on public education this year, school and district leaders will have their hands full as they prepare for the fall. Summer is typically the time when educators reflect on the past year and plan for the next — building schedules, establishing professional learning plans, and deciding how to monitor teaching and learning. But this summer, of course, educators will also be dealing with understanding the depths of learning loss, trauma, and the social emotional needs students face due to the COVID-19 crisis. They will also be developing teaching plans to accelerate learning trajectories and fill in the gaps.

whitePaper | October 12, 2022

In the digital age, tech-enabled tools can play a pivotal role in quickly addressing learning needs, while helping students tap into their creativity. And the results are powerful. In fact, research shows that students make significant gains in cognitive skills when their teachers combine technology and creativity in the classroom.1