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An independent nonprofit, the Learning Agency Lab is focused on developing science of learning-based tools and programs for the social good. The goal of the Lab is to help all students have access to great, effective learning no matter where they live -- or go to school. |
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LAB Values
Better learningLearning is the best predictor of success for individuals -- and countries. The Lab helps create tools to help spread effective learning.
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Creating OpportunityThe Learning Agency Lab works for the public good. Our vision is a system of learning that works for all students, no matter where they live.
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Improved DevelopmentTe Learning Agency Lab creates programs and tools based on the science of research and development that work for all students.
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Our History
The Learning Agency Lab is an independent nonprofit launched by The Learning Agency with the aim of incubating science of learning-based programs in ways that shape the public good. Started in 2019, the Learning Agency Lab is a virtual 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a registered headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.
Board members of the Learning Agency Lab include Ken Stern, CEO of Palisades Media and the former CEO of National Public Radio; David Dominici, Executive Director of the Center For Educational Excellence In Alternative Settings and former Executive Director of The Maya Angelou Schools, a network of alternative schools; and Ulrich Boser, CEO of the Learning Agency and a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress.
Assisted Writing Feedback
Teachers are often overwhelmed with the amount of feedback that they need to provide students on their writing. At the same time, students themselves aren't getting the feedback that they need. At the Learning Agency Lab, we've been increasingly interested in natural language processing and other computer-mediated tools to help give students more feedback. Please reach out if you have thoughts on how assisted writing feedback tools can help improve learning.
WHAT TEACHERS KNOW ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING?
Our sister company, The Learning Agency has recently released survey report on the beliefs of educators about some popular learning myths and learning styles. Interesting findings were garnered from the survey results participated by hundreds of K-12 educators.
Assisted feedback writing software
Although assisted feedback writing software is gaining more and more attention from educators around the globe, some are still relatively new to its concept and to what extent it can help educators and students.
As an effort to provide helpful insights about assisted feedback writing software, we pulled together a report listing the must-know facts about the tool.
DO GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS WORK?
The basic logic of gifted programs is at odds with many research findings. Gifted programs and other forms of “tracking”— where students are grouped by their achievement level or perceived ability — are supposed to improve academic outcomes. But there’s little evidence that they do.