Announcing the 2024-25 LSX Focus Fellows
The Learning Sciences Exchange is pleased to announce the LSX Focus Fellows cohort that will tackle family engagement in education.
Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) Fellowship
The Learning Sciences Exchange (LSX) is a problem-solving platform focused on transforming education by applying the science of learning to help children and youth thrive. We work to develop solutions and build a field of talented multidisciplinary leaders through fellowships, design-thinking and networking workshops, convenings, and coalition-building efforts across sectors.
A Song, Video, and Activity Set to Spark Joy—and Learning—in Young Children
In this 2024 project created by fellows in the Learning Sciences Exchange, the science of joy pours forth, enabling learning.
Creating Tools for Teachers to Build Belonging in Middle-Schoolers
LSX fellows create a toolkit for middle school teachers to help students feel like they belong in school.
The Joy Lives Here Kit
LSX's Joy Lives Here Team created a series of activity cards and a music video to spark joy, learning, and connection.
Co-Designing Games with Kids to Address Challenges of Global Migration
In this 2024 project created by LSX fellows at New America, migrant children of different backgrounds design games to play at school.
The Exchange: Edition 10
In this edition: A Call for Applications for the 2024-2025 LSX Fellows; emphasizing learning in the debate around kids and tech; and more.
Innovative Early Education Outreach that Actually Reaches the Children – Play Smart Literacy
LSX Fellow Michelle Dineen-White discusses the power of parents, and how her organization builds language and relationships through play.
LSX Call for Applications, 2024-25 Cohort
The Learning Sciences Exchange is seeking applicants for the 2024-2025 cohort, which will focus on family engagement.
It’s Not Just About Tech and Anxiety. What Are Kids Learning?
Lisa Guernsey co-authored an Op-Ed in The Hechinger Report on the impact of technology on kids' learning.
The Sweet Spot for Teacher Autonomy and the War Against Fidelity
LSX Fellow Jon Hutchinson examines the balance between teachers' autonomy and their adherence to programs and curricula.
The Exchange: Edition 9
In this edition: A new book on the suburbs and how families fare; where fantasy plays a role in learning; climate resources; and more.
The Way We Assess What Kids Are Learning Is Starting to Change
LSX Fellow Jenny Anderson explores how skills-based assessments can more authentically represent students' learning.
The Exchange: Edition 8
In this edition: The power of children's books; creating high-quality curriculum; avoiding "schoolification," and more.
Three Creative Cross-Sector Groups Embark on Projects that Integrate the Science of Learning
The LSX Fellows have begun developing their research-based, collaborative projects that will be showcased at the LSX Summit in Sept. 2024.
Fantasy Is a Valuable Educational Tool. Just Look at ‘Barbie’
LSX Fellow Deena Weisberg and LSX Co-founder Kathy Hirsh-Pasek explore the value of fantasy and imagination in children's learning.