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 the opportunity for innovation and incubation,” explains Sasha.
By investing in R&D within education, philanthropy can support educators and learners in meaningfully participating in ideation, iteration, and innovation.
Together with educators, learners, researchers, and developers, we can create a thriving education ecosystem where we advance accelerated solutions backed by evidence. Our programs—Reading Reimagined, Assessment for Good, and EF+Math—are proof of this.
Listen to Sasha, Micah, and Matt discuss philanthropy’s place in education research and development.
