This RFI response outlines actionable recommendations that the U.S. Department of Education should implement to prepare for the promises of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve education, economic opportunity, and national security. To ensure the U.S. remains globally competitive, the nation needs a rigorous and modernized education R&D ecosystem that crosscuts federal agencies and taps into the potential advantages of AI.
ALI calls to accelerate innovation, improve research translation, foster public-private collaboration, and ensure education R&D delivers measurable benefits for students, educators, and the workforce.
Support for the House introduction of the NEED Act of 2025 to strengthen education research and development (R&D) to improve student learning and sharpen the United States’ competitive edge in an increasingly technology-rich world.
Recommendations for enhancing K-12 involvement in STEM workforce development to create flexible, affordable pathways into emerging technology fields.
In early 2025, the Alliance for Learning Innovation, along with InnovateEDU and the Learning Systems Leadership Network, convened the Future of Education R&D Taskforce in response to sweeping federal changes impacting Ed R&D.
The Future of Education R&D Task Force has developed a report that expands on each element of the Blueprint for the Future of Education R&D.
The Future of Education R&D Task Force has developed a report that expands on each element of the Blueprint for the Future of Education R&D.
ALI submitted a response to an RFI on the National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan in May 2025.
America’s global competitiveness depends on preparing students for tomorrow’s jobs. A robust education research and development system enables our nation to identify and scale promising practices that drive student outcomes. Without strategic investments in education R&D, we risk falling behind nations that are actively innovating in teaching and learning. Download ALI’s 2025 Policy Agenda for […]
America’s global competitiveness depends on preparing students for tomorrow’s jobs. A robust education research and development system enables our nation to identify and scale promising practices that drive student outcomes. Without strategic investments in education R&D, we risk falling behind nations that are actively innovating in teaching and learning. Download ALI’s 2025 Policy Agenda for […]
ALI Letter of Support for the Senate introduction of the NEED Act to enhance education R&D, improve outcomes, and prepare students for a competitive global workforce.
Recommendations for making the education R&D ecosystem more inclusive, with a focus on equity, engagement, and collaboration.
Expanding and strengthening the role of HBCUs, MSIs, and TCUs in education R&D.