Annenberg Institute at Brown University

A new article references an #EdWorkingPaper by Annenberg faculty Lindsay Page, Senior Research Associate Catherine Mata, and their coauthors, which explores the impact of a non-generative AI chatbot in large undergraduate courses. Their preliminary findings suggest that students who received chatbot messages were four percentage points more likely to earn an A or B—evidence of increased engagement and improved academic performance.

I'm excited to kick-off our SustainableED virtual seminar series with Jorge Cuartas this Monday! It is open to the public and free - join us! https://lnkd.in/e3kNUMfu

📢 New from the #EdWorkingPapers Policy & Practice Series: A summary of “Does Expanding Access to High Quality Technical Education Induce Participation and Improve Outcomes?” by Yerin Yoon and Shaun Dougherty! 📄 Read the summary: https://lnkd.in/eq2-dZPj 🔗 View all summaries: https://lnkd.in/dnsQCcCe #AnnenbergEdExchange

Annenberg affiliate Susan Moffit, Postdoctoral Research Associate Cameron Arnzen, and their coauthors analyze data from over 11,000 U.S. school districts to reveal how bureaucratic regulations and political settings impact public access to school board meetings. 🔗 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eJ4uQb33

As part of our #SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series, we’re excited to host Dr. Jorge Cuartas, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at NYU Steinhardt and director of the Catalyzing Action for Resilient Ecologies (CARE) Lab. His research explores how climate change affects children’s development, experiences, and family dynamics—and how policy can support resilience and well-being. In this talk, Dr. Cuartas will introduce a conceptual framework tracing how climate-driven changes to physical environments, communities, and families influence early childhood development. 🗓️ 12/1 | 🕐 1:00-1:45 EST 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFEdZW24

SustainableED is hosting our first annual interdisciplinary conference: Research at the Intersection of Education and the Environment. 🎓🌎 May 1st, 2026 Providence, RI Easy one paragraph abstract submission ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e9gH_arq Please share w/ your networks! Conference topics will include: Creating more resilient & sustainable schools How climate change impacts sch infrastructure & operations, students, & teachers Climate literacy & environmental education Career & Tech Ed for green jobs Schools as hubs for climate solutions Please share w/ your networks!

🌍How does climate change impact our youngest learners? In our upcoming #SustainableED Virtual Seminar, Dr. Jorge Cuartas will present a conceptual framework for understanding how climate change can influence young children’s development. He will discuss findings from a comprehensive review that synthesizes emerging evidence linking climate change and child development, as well as recent studies providing causal evidence that unusually high temperatures can impair young children’s cognitive and socioemotional skills, which are foundational for later learning. Dr. Cuartas will highlight key directions for future research and discuss implications for educational and developmental policies and practices aimed at protecting young children and fostering healthy development. 🗓️: 12/1 | 🕐 1:00-1:45 EST Register here: https://buff.ly/BD7cCv5

Massachusetts did something bold. In 2021, it launched SUCCESS, a homegrown, state-funded initiative, to provide comprehensive supports at all 15 public community colleges. A new report from Aizat Nurshatayeva, Lindsay Page, and Ellen Bryer offers a deep look at the early implementation of this effort, grounded in: • Rich historical context about MA’s higher ed landscape • Qualitative interviews with state and campus leaders • Lessons on scaling, staffing, and adapting support for diverse student populations This report isn’t just about one state. It offers broader insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to: ✔️ Boost student success in community colleges ✔️ Build statewide systems that adapt to local needs ✔️ Sustain student support reforms over time We’re grateful to our partners across Massachusetts, especially the team at the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges and the 15 community colleges who shared their stories. 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/exhxYXHd

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc demonstrates how research can guide the design of large-scale tutoring programs. This case study explores how the program balanced evidence-based principles (from our #EdResearch4Action brief Design Principles for Accelerating Student Learning With High-Impact Tutoring) with real-world constraints, co-designed solutions with districts, and made thoughtful trade-offs in implementation. Education leaders in districts, states, and nonprofits can use NJTC as a concrete example of how to build tutoring programs that are both research-aligned and responsive to local needs. Learn from NJTC’s approach: https://buff.ly/h4KRKxv

📘 EdLight Report Highlight A new report from RPPL researchers at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University, in partnership with EdLight, PBC, examines how timely, detailed feedback derived from large-scale analysis of student work has the potential to accelerate teacher skill development. This feedback provides immediate, curriculum-aligned insights that inform instruction and promote data-driven reflection on teaching practice. Discover how feedback elevates effective PL ➡️ https://bit.ly/4r27hjy