Innovating K–12 Teaching and Learning with Generative AI: Insights From IES-funded National R&D Centers

As generative AI rapidly transforms education, this structured poster session brings together four IES-funded national AI Research and Development (R&D) Centers at the forefront of research and development in K–12 settings. Each center presents empirical findings, technological innovations, and practical insights on AI-enhanced early literacy, STEM learning, teacher support, and policy frameworks for responsible AI use. Spanning early childhood through secondary education, the session highlights scalable, equity-centered approaches that foreground educator agency, student diversity, and ethical design. Posters include demonstrations of AI tools co-developed with teachers, national survey findings, and role-specific policy analyses. A discussant will synthesize cross-cutting themes and guide discussion on how these innovations inform the future of education in an era of accelerating AI integration.