SCALE Initiative at Stanford University

SCALE is an initiative of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. We seek to transform education & opportunity by using research for better education decision-making. SCALE conducts rigorous research, then identifies, supports and scales promising solutions by communicating to decision makers how to effectively blend research, policy, and practice across critical issues in K-12 education. This initiative will use research, partnerships, mentorship, and engagement to advance the following projects: – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗡𝗦𝗦𝗔), which has been pivotal in expanding high-impact tutoring across districts to address learning gaps. – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯 (𝘕𝘌𝘞!), a trusted source for research-backed efforts in education systems regarding generative AI. – 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁, a research project of a scalable family engagement strategy to inform families and caregivers about key child development research and initiatives. – 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 (𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘐𝘐𝘐), a California-focused state policy research initiative that is approaching its third iteration after two rounds in 2015 and 2005. Partnerships include our work with the Education Research Partnership Network, buyoed by fruitful collaborations with school districts, charter management organizations, umbrella organizations, researchers, and service providers. Mentorship opportunities include our Stanford undergraduate fellows, as well as postdoctoral research fellowship opportunities. Together, we seek systems change advancing learning and equity in K-12 schools across the nation.