The Future of Education R&D: AI, Assessment, and the Science of Reading | Auditi Chakravarty, AERDF

oin us for an insightful conversation with Auditi Chakravarty, CEO of the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), as we explore the groundbreaking work being done to shape the future of education.  

In this episode, we dive into:

Innovative Education R&D: Discover how AERDF is revolutionizing education research and development, drawing inspiration from models like DARPA to drive breakthrough innovation.  

AI in Education: We discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the classroom and how AERDF's AugmentEd program is exploring AI's potential to augment teaching and enhance the learning experience.  

The Future of Assessment: Learn about AERDF's Assessment for Good initiative and how it's redefining assessment practices to better measure student learning and development.  

Reading Reimagined: We tackle literacy challenges and explore AERDF's Reading Reimagined program, focused on improving reading instruction and intervention for students in grades 3-8.  

Executive Function + Math: We also discuss the EF+Math program and its research on the connection between executive function skills and math learning.  

Auditi shares her expertise and vision for the future of education, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices and the need for R&D to drive meaningful change.  

Whether you're a teacher, educator, administrator, parent, or simply interested in the future of learning, this episode is a must-watch!

Links:

AERDF Website: [https://aerdf.org]
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:57 Auditi's Origin Story
01:17 Journey Through Kaplan and College Board
02:16 The Role and Impact of AP Programs
06:32 Transition to AERDF
07:31 Understanding AERDF's Mission
09:19 Exploring AERDF's Programs
09:45 The Role of AI in Education
16:53 AugmentEd: The Future Classroom
22:40 Other AERDF Programs
29:41 Final Thoughts and Takeaways