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SERP Institute @serpinstitute.bsky.social · 17d

"Design with the end user in mind." - SERP's north star.

Shoutout to Kerry Friedman @srieducation.bsky.social for featuring STARI in the new LEARN Network “Where Are They Now?” update!

Agreed! Scaling evidence-based programs is never a straight line.

Read more: learntoscale.org/where-are-th...

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · 24d

What makes schools say “yes” to a new tool?

The LEARN Network’s latest blog introduces PRCC + Delight, a framework that highlights performance, reliability, convenience, cost, and the power of joy to explain what drives product adoption.

🔗 learntoscale.org/why-evidence...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · 26d

HS classrooms thrive when teachers have strong tools for guiding behavior and building relationships. The Student Behavior Blog highlights how the DSC program & STOIC Framework help create safe, respectful, & engaging environments that support learning.

🔗 studentbehaviorblog.org/classroom-ma...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Sep 19

Research from the Learning Policy Institute shows CA’s community schools are improving student test scores, attendance, & suspensions with the biggest gains for underserved students: studentbehaviorblog.org/community-sc...

See lessons from SFUSD in our blog: studentbehaviorblog.org/it-takes-a-c...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Sep 15

📖 How did STARI, developed by SERP, provide engaging, motivating lessons for struggling adolescent readers and scale to classrooms nationwide?
🔗 Learn more in the LEARN Network’s Stories of Scaling series: learntoscale.org/stories-of-s...

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Sep 8

New from INTECA: Benefits and Challenges of Using Virtual Assessment in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education. Learn how virtual assessments improve access, empower families, and support practitioners, plus practical tips to address challenges.

🔗 inteca-idea.org/benefits-cha...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Sep 4

Senior EDU researcher Ela Joshi, PhD, will be a plenary speaker at Achieving the Dream’s Data & Analytics Summit (Sept 19, College Park, MD)! 🎉 She’ll be sharing insights on how data can improve teaching and learning in higher education.

Learn more & register ➡️ s3.goeshow.com/dream/2025Da...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Aug 26

How can schools better support student mental health? Part 2 of this Student Behavior Blog series highlights two key priorities: teaching mental health awareness and creating wellness centers to foster trust, safety, and coping skills.

Read more: studentbehaviorblog.org/what-should-...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Aug 18

Can AI & technology help us build smarter education systems that make research more useful and accessible? Join SRI’s Susan Patrick and InnovateEDU’s Erin Mote 8/26 at 3:30pm ET as part of the LEARN Network’s Summer Conversation Series.

Learn more and register here: learntoscale.org/envisioning-...

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Aug 14

Vote for our panel “A Vision for Better Serving Young Children with Disabilities” to be in #SXSWEDU2026! @margaretgillis.bsky.social & Mary Lee Porterfield will share new ideas for early ID, family engagement & inclusion.

Voting closes 8/24!

VOTE HERE: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Aug 4

EDU’s Sheresa Blanchard and Kathy Hebbeler will present findings from INTECA in the presentation "Implementing Virtual Assessment in Early Childhood: Significant Benefits if Well Supported" at the OSEP (@usedgov.bsky.social) Conference on Aug 5, 3:30–4:30 PM ET.

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jul 31

Is virtual assessment an accepted practice for young children with disabilities? A new resource from the INTECA project at SRI Education reviews guidance from 17 professional orgs to help answer that question.

Learn more: inteca-idea.org/scan-of-prof...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jul 22

How can we create an evidence-based education ecosystem?

On August 5 at 3:30pm ET, Jerry White and Chris Jones share local insights on designing school systems rooted in research as part of the LEARN Network’s Summer Conversation Series.

Learn more and register: learntoscale.org/envisioning-...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jul 10

Join us for 2 poster presentations at the ACM Learning @ Scale conference in Palermo, Italy on July 22 @ 4:00–5:30 PM CEST!

SRI researchers will present two posters:
📊 Scalable coaching for data storytelling
🎮 Game-based learning & math motivation

Learn more: learningatscale.acm.org/las2025/

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jul 8

Join national research leaders Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond and Dr. Vivian Tseng on July 22 at 3:30pm ET during the LEARN Network’s Summer Conversation Series for a discussion on designing and building an evidence-based education ecosystem.

Learn more and register: learntoscale.org/envisioning-...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 30

In Arkansas, many children in foster care still face barriers to early learning. SRI Education's @grindato.bsky.social, senior EDU researcher Kirby Chow, & partners are working w/ state leaders and communities to expand access to high-quality care.

🔗 www.sri.com/education-le...

SRI and partners explore new opportunities for young Arkansas children in foster care - SRI

An ongoing research-policy partnership is working to connect children with high-quality early care and education.

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 26

This summer, SRI Education’s LEARN Network is hosting a free conversation series on building an evidence-based education ecosystem.

Hear from leaders in research, policy, and practice across four sessions.

Info + registration: learntoscale.org/envisioning-...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 25

Panelists & SRI researchers will share real-world examples on preparing students and educators for an increasingly AI-driven world! Don't miss it!

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 25

Join us for a free webinar on Thu., July 3 about #AI #literacy in #K12 #education! Hear our panel of four K–12 education practitioners’ insights into working to bring responsible, practical AI use into classrooms.

Register: sri.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 24

Have an educational innovation but not sure how to bring it to market? Join the LEARN Network’s free workshop this Thursday, June 26 at 3pm ET to build your go-to-market strategy.

Register: learntoscale.org/bringing-edu...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 23

Join @grindato.bsky.social & @anniepartika.bsky.social l on Fri., Jun 27 @ 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for a webinar hosted by the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social where they’ll share insights from Early Childhood Classroom Observation (ECCO) study.

Register here: gatesfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 19

Learn more about RICiEE: www.sri.com/education-le...

Reimagining Instructional Coaching in Early Education (RICiEE) - SRI

Reimagining Instructional Coaching in Early Education (RICiEE) is an ongoing initiative that aims to expand access to high-quality early childhood education by improving the usefulness, usability, and...

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 19

Join @grindato.bsky.social & @anniepartika.bsky.social on Fri., 6/27 @ 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for a webinar hosted by the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social where they’ll share insights from Early Childhood Classroom Observation (ECCO) study.

Register here: gatesfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 17

Have an educational innovation but not sure how to bring it to market?

Join the LEARN Network’s free workshop on June 26 at 3pm ET to build your go-to-market strategy.

No marketing experience required!

Register: learntoscale.org/bringing-edu...

SRI Education @srieducation.bsky.social · Jun 9

A new report by Ela Joshi, Rebecca Griffiths, & Jodie Lawrence shows how pairing open education resources (OER) w/ open & culturally responsive teaching can boost student engagement & academic outcomes.

Read the report: www.sri.com/publication/...

Access the data: www.openicpsr.org/openicpsr/pr...

Students’ and Instructors’ Experiences With Open and Culturally Responsive Instruction: Findings From a State OER Program - SRI

The study examines how 2- and 4-year college instructors integrated OER-enabled open and culturally responsive practices and how students experienced these practices.

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