The evidence base on AI in K–12: A 2026 review

Citation

Fesler, L., Martinez Claeys, J. P., Agnew, C., & Loeb, S. (2026). The evidence base on AI in K–12: A 2026 review. Stanford SCALE Initiative. https://scale.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/The%20Evidence%20Base%20on%20AI%20in%20K-12%20Report.pdf

Abstract

This report gives an overview of the characteristics of the current research on AI that is relevant to K-12 settings, and summarizes key takeaways from strong causal studies that examine how AI tools can impact students and teachers.

Authors

  • Agnew, Chris
  • Fesler, Lily
  • Loeb, Susanna
  • Martinez Claeys, JP

Reference Type

Report

Keywords

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • K-12 online learning