Innovate Approaches to Learning Acceleration Within the Core of K-12 Instruction: Initial Observations About Scaling and Implementation

Citation

Musaddiq, T., Bright, S., Place, K., Smith, G., Williams, B., Holland, B., Benay, M., & Rabbitt, B. (2025). Innovative Approaches to Learning Acceleration Within the Core of K-12 Instruction: Initial Observations About Scaling and Implementation. Mathematica and The Learning Accelerator. https://practices.learningaccelerator.org/artifacts/brief-innovative-approaches-to-learning-acceleration-within-the-core-of-k-12-instruction-initial-observations-about-scaling-and-implementation

Abstract

This brief presents early learnings from Mathematica’s evaluation of The Learning Accelerator’s (TLA) Accelerating Adoption Network, an initiative to scale the adoption of 10 technology-enabled innovations designed to accelerate student learning from within the core of instruction.


The Challenge of Widespread, Persistent Learning Gaps

Widespread, persistent gaps in K-12 learning remain one of the most pressing education challenges facing students today. In the United States, achievement gaps — particularly for students traditionally furthest from opportunity — have narrowed over the past 40 years but still persist as the U.S. education system has struggled to provide high-quality instruction to all students and respond to their individual differences in learning needs. Progress became further stymied during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the need for learning acceleration within the instructional core of K-12 classrooms to the forefront of education policy. At the same time, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology-enabled innovations, offering schools and districts new ways for students to access content, engage in learning experiences, and receive feedback that would otherwise be difficult to provide. These innovations not only present a durable and sustainable approach to accelerating student learning but also offer a critical opportunity to strengthen instructional practices. Understanding how these innovations work at scale and the conditions that support successful implementation is essential for accelerating learning for all students.

Authors

  • Benav, M
  • Bright, S
  • Holland, B
  • Musaddiq, T
  • Place, K
  • Rabbitt, Beth
  • Smith, G
  • Williams, B

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