We advance scientific discovery & inventions that further students’ brilliance and transform PreK-12 education futures.

Our Advanced Inclusive Research and Development (R&D) Approach

We design, measure, and evaluate learning solutions for breakthroughs in US PreK-12 education.

We study the evidence behind these solutions that could unlock new capabilities and insights for teaching and learning systems.

We share these insights because we know they can catalyze multigenerational change for Black and Latino learners and learners experiencing poverty.

OUR Advanced Inclusive R&D PROGRAMS

EF+Math improves math outcomes by strengthening executive functioning skills that manage our attention, thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Assessment for Good transforms educational assessments by creating asset-based, culturally relevant tools enhanced with technology.

Reading Reimagined develops foundational literacy skills in students who need on-going support tailored to their developmental stage.

AERDF’s AdvancEd Fellowship propels courageous and curious leaders to grow world-changing ideas with the support and mentorship of a wide network of industry leaders.

AERDF at ASU+GSV Summit 2024

APRIL 11 – 14, 2024 – PHILADELPHIA, PA

AERDF at AERA Annual Meeting 2024

APRIL 14 – 17, 2024 – SAN DIEGO, CA

AERDF at ASU+GSV Summit 2024

We are advancing R&D and discovering breakthroughs in PreK-12 solutions

with a cross-sector community whose diverse expertise, perspectives, and resources catalyze progress in a way no one could achieve on their own.

Are you a K-12 teacher, school system leader, student, caregiver, or leader of a community organization supporting learners?

We have grant-supported opportunities for you to share your expertise and wisdom to help transform education.

Are you interested in accelerating evidence-based innovation in PreK-12 education?

We recently launched AERDF-NIRDE, a community of people just like you who are propelling our nation’s future education system.

OUR STORIES OF DISCOVERY & INVENTION

Press

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: How to create inclusive philanthropy models

Seeding scientific discovery and research and development (R&D) for the future of education… I think people get excited about that. They want a better system,” shares Sasha Rabkin, AERDF’s Chief of Program Strategy and Innovation, in a recent conversation with Micah Ward and Matt Zalaznick of District Administration. An enthusiasm for innovation and research connects education and philanthropy, and Advanced Inclusive R&D can transform that enthusiasm into teaching and learning breakthroughs. “The R&D process is really about filling in the scientific discovery gaps. It offers

News

NCTM Features AERDF EF+Math Program

Every student is a powerful learner capable of success in

Math

Empowering Learners, Transforming Math Problem-Solving: Inside the CueThinkEF+ & Pennesota Project

The third installment in our EF+Math blog series is a

Advanced Inclusive R&D Resources

Explore our future-forward, equity-centered resources.

Featured Announcements

AERDF joined ISTELive 24

Watch our R&D programs in action and learn about our evidence-based methods for improving EdTech product design and implementation at one of the world’s most comprehensive Edtech events.

EF+Math releases its Insights Report

Strengthening Executive Function Skills to Improve Mathematics Learning: Evidence of Promise from EF+Math’s Inclusive R&D Approach.