Response to the Department of Education’s Request for Information on AI in Education
Stanford scholars respond to a federal RFI on advancing AI in education, urging policymakers to anchor their approach in proven research.
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Executive Summary
In this response to a request for information issued by the Department of Education regarding their proposed priorities and definitions for AI in education, scholars from Stanford HAI and the Stanford Accelerator for Learning urge policymakers to drive innovation, reflect the realities of state and local systems, and anchor policy in proven research. The recommendations aim to support the Department’s efforts to create conditions that enable schools, districts, and states to adopt AI in ways that improve outcomes and align with local priorities. These include:
Advance a research-practice ecosystem for effective use of AI in education.
Develop AI tools grounded in the learning sciences and built for education.
Broaden the vision for AI in education beyond individualized remediation.
Guide responsible AI innovation and adoption in education.
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