In this 5 Questions interview, Jeremy Roschelle reflects on what he’s learned, why research infrastructure matters, and how it can shape the future of learning.

The forecast showed a cold front, rain, and dropping snow levels. Not a promising outlook for a backpacking trip. So Micah and I changed plans to car camping instead, and visiting Yosemite nonetheless...

On a warm September night, Roy and I ventured to Shoreline to see The Who’s final tour. Could Roger Daltry’s voice still fill an ampitheater? Could Pete Townsend’s guitar still push the band into over...

Artificial intelligence — AI — in many forms is transforming teaching and learning, for young children and students in college. The Hechinger Report is exploring how and our contributors weigh in with...

While visiting Istanbul, Micah, Jacob and I enjoyed the 32nd Annual Istanbul Jazz Festival, attending three concerts. 1. Bulut Gülen Quartet, Nardis Jazz Club We were staying in an apartment next to...

For a week of respite from troubled times, we visited the North Fork of Long Island in April. We had some sunny, but breezy and cool days. Spring was just launching. Dramatic clouds and a new 10-stop ...

Entering Lou Lou’s, I was magically transported to the 1940s in glamorous Southern California. This recently remodeled club would be perfect for the Rat Pack. It’s inside the equally stunning Lafayett...

During cherry blossoms season, the Tidal Basin draws huge crowds. For something more intimate, we visited Dumbarton Oaks Gardens. Here I explored the macro capabilities of the Fujifilm XF16-80mmF4 zoo...

Our friends Rob and Jane took us to see one of their favorite bands, Guster, at the Kennedy Center. For this two-night stand, Guster was backed by the National Symphony Orchestra. We had great seats a...

Spring arrived this Saturday afternoon. Late in the afternoon, Ollie and I headed to the National Arboretum looking for blossoms. As soon as we parked, we could tell we’d have plenty of beautiful tree...

Today I discovered Blagden Alley, a hotspot for murals in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington DC. The March winds were blowing slowly, the sky was blue, and the sun was warm. A perfect day for explori...

I went to Philadelphia for a conference and wandered into an amazing flower show. The purpose of my Amtrak trip to Philly was to speak at the an AI conferences, AAAI. I led a panel on the topic of res...

The cancellation of a large number of federal contracts has stirred up a lot of confusion and concern. We're here to bring you what we know.

Accelerating Innovation in Education

Jason Moran, the Artistic Director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center, led an adventuresome trio through 90 minutes of exploratory improvisations. At the center of the trio was a synthesizer virtuoso, goi...

An embassy row fills the mansions of 16th Street NW, and today the Spain was open to the public. High-concept design was featured as the main exhibit, but I found myself enjoying the mansion itself mo...

At the Bach Dynamite and Dancing Society, founder Pete Douglas is remembered each week by putting his pipes and cap on the windowsill for the duration of the jazz concert. Pete had an intense love fo...

Published in Journal of the Learning Sciences (Ahead of Print, 2025)

On a winter Saturday, I ambled around 14th and U Street, a part of Washington, DC. The U Street area was the birthplace of Duke Ellington and was the heart of a Black culture that blossomed in DC. The...

They haven’t replaced teachers with AI. They have replaced poor kids with rich kids.

We went out looking for life in Death Valley. We found long vistas of wide valleys and dry mountains;lakebeds that haven’t seen water in ages; and, ghost towns with tales to tell. We crossed the Tehac...

The federal government is funding a project that will explore AI's potential to improve English learners' early literacy skills.

In this study, we highlight the differences in classroom-, teacher-, and school-level factors in 8th and 9th grade algebra experiences along socioeconomic and racial/ethnic lines using nationally repr...

On a sunny but cold December Saturday, I rode a city bike down to the US Botanical Garden, near the Capitol in Washington DC. The building itself is a sprawling greenhouse, with sections for each clim...

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To maximize state education R&D, SEAs must prioritize strong leadership, dedicated staff, robust infrastructure and a culture of innovation.