The Achievement & Assessment Institute
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The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas exists to improve the performance of students, adults, and public agencies.
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“Our research provides immediate feedback and insights to the KU football team,” Munce said, “but also greatly contributes to generalizable knowledge used by other researchers and even other coaches.”
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KU research enhances football on and off the field
A collaborative project between KU sports science researchers and the KU football team is filling gaps in research while improving the team’s performance, athlete preparation and injury prevention.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“Our research provides immediate feedback and insights to the KU football team,” Munce said, “but also greatly contributes to generalizable knowledge used by other researchers and even other coaches.”
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The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) is looking for a Business and Contract Services Coordinator to join our AAI Support Team. This hybrid position is key to supporting AAI’s mission—helping researchers, educators, and communities thrive.
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Business and Contract Services Coordinator
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September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) is looking for a Business and Contract Services Coordinator to join our AAI Support Team. This hybrid position is key to supporting AAI’s mission—helping researchers, educators, and communities thrive.
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In partnership with Center for Reimagining Education (CRE), a center within AAI, educators from multiple districts explored how AI can personalize instruction, support critical thinking, and empower students to guide their own learning.
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Kansas educators explore the future of learning through AI
“Our goal is to use AI as a lens to help schools think through how we personalize education,” said Bart Swartz, director of CRE.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In partnership with Center for Reimagining Education (CRE), a center within AAI, educators from multiple districts explored how AI can personalize instruction, support critical thinking, and empower students to guide their own learning.
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Earlier this year, we took a closer look at how AAI researchers and KU colleagues are rising to the moment—advancing innovation and critical understanding of AI across education, policy, and more.
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Harnessing AI: AAI and KU Researchers Advance Innovation and Critical Understanding Across Fields
Researchers at KU, including those at the Achievement & Assessment Institute, are advancing breakthroughs in AI. From educational tools to ethical frameworks, their work is shaping how we understand a...
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June 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Earlier this year, we took a closer look at how AAI researchers and KU colleagues are rising to the moment—advancing innovation and critical understanding of AI across education, policy, and more.
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AAI's Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership (CEEL) offers a personalized, all-in-one support system for school districts.
💡 “There's really nothing that we can't do to support school districts.” – Bart Swartz
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💡 “There's really nothing that we can't do to support school districts.” – Bart Swartz
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Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership (CEEL)'s Personalized Approach to District Support
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June 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
AAI's Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership (CEEL) offers a personalized, all-in-one support system for school districts.
💡 “There's really nothing that we can't do to support school districts.” – Bart Swartz
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💡 “There's really nothing that we can't do to support school districts.” – Bart Swartz
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“AI gives teachers back that time so that they can then spend their time building relationships with students, which is where we know powerful education happens.”
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Podcast from AAI's FLITE Center helps teachers navigate classroom AI tools
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June 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“AI gives teachers back that time so that they can then spend their time building relationships with students, which is where we know powerful education happens.”
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Hosted and produced by Lisa Dieker, FLITE director, and Maggie Mosher, assistant research professor and global keynote speaker in AI, "AI Advocates" is quick, practical, and made to save you time.
Now streaming on your favorite podcast app!
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Now streaming on your favorite podcast app!
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Podcast from AAI's FLITE Center helps teachers navigate classroom AI tools
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May 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Hosted and produced by Lisa Dieker, FLITE director, and Maggie Mosher, assistant research professor and global keynote speaker in AI, "AI Advocates" is quick, practical, and made to save you time.
Now streaming on your favorite podcast app!
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Now streaming on your favorite podcast app!
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Behind every project and innovation at AAI are dedicated individuals improving lives and strengthening communities.
This year, nearly 50 AAI employees celebrated KU service milestones -- a testament to their passion, purpose, and staying power.
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This year, nearly 50 AAI employees celebrated KU service milestones -- a testament to their passion, purpose, and staying power.
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Committed to Impact: AAI Staff Recognized for Years of Service to KU and Communities
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May 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Behind every project and innovation at AAI are dedicated individuals improving lives and strengthening communities.
This year, nearly 50 AAI employees celebrated KU service milestones -- a testament to their passion, purpose, and staying power.
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This year, nearly 50 AAI employees celebrated KU service milestones -- a testament to their passion, purpose, and staying power.
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How does research turn into real impact in classrooms? Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) is showing the way.
Learn about the center's impact in ATLAS Insights.
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Learn about the center's impact in ATLAS Insights.
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Advances in teaching, learning, and assessment
Spotlight on ATLAS's work to improve educational outcomes for all students
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May 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
How does research turn into real impact in classrooms? Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) is showing the way.
Learn about the center's impact in ATLAS Insights.
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Learn about the center's impact in ATLAS Insights.
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So far this school year, over 540,000 mini tests have been completed in the state of Kansas.
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Expanded Kite® Suite Mini Tests from ATS Boost Kansas Classrooms
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May 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
So far this school year, over 540,000 mini tests have been completed in the state of Kansas.
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A @universityofkansas.bsky.social research team is visiting schools in all corners of Kansas to observe classrooms and conduct focus groups as part of a @kulifespan.bsky.social @aaiatku.bsky.social effort to improve literacy among the state’s students.
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KU researchers conducting statewide assessment to inform literacy improvement among Kansas students
KU researchers are working to address literacy challenges and needs in Kansas schools by visiting teachers and families across the state this spring as part of the Blueprint for Literacy.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A @universityofkansas.bsky.social research team is visiting schools in all corners of Kansas to observe classrooms and conduct focus groups as part of a @kulifespan.bsky.social @aaiatku.bsky.social effort to improve literacy among the state’s students.
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Drawing on contributions from nearly 100 scholars across more than 20 countries, the handbook explores the global reach of Montessori education and its relevance in contemporary learning environments.
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Paperback release expands reach of Montessori handbook co-edited by CLARA Director Angela Murray
A paperback edition of the Bloomsbury Handbook of Montessori Education, an accessible guide to Montessori education edited by Angela Murray, director of the Achievement & Assessment Institute’s Center...
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April 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Drawing on contributions from nearly 100 scholars across more than 20 countries, the handbook explores the global reach of Montessori education and its relevance in contemporary learning environments.
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AAI's Center for Public Partnerships & Research, on behalf of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, is developing the Child & Well-Being Pathway, a dashboard and toolkit to help communities assess local needs and take meaningful steps to improve outcomes.
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Turning Data into Action: Interactive Pathway to Advance Child and Family Well-Being in Kansas
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April 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
AAI's Center for Public Partnerships & Research, on behalf of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, is developing the Child & Well-Being Pathway, a dashboard and toolkit to help communities assess local needs and take meaningful steps to improve outcomes.
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AAI is proud to join 1EdTech Consortium in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Question and Test Interoperability (QTI)® standard—a milestone in creating accessible, flexible, and interoperable digital assessment tools for learners around the world.
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The International Assessment Standard is 25 Years Old! | 1EdTech
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April 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
AAI is proud to join 1EdTech Consortium in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Question and Test Interoperability (QTI)® standard—a milestone in creating accessible, flexible, and interoperable digital assessment tools for learners around the world.
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AAI’s ATLAS is now accepting applications for the 2025 ATLAS Research Fellowship!
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with researchers at the forefront of educational assessment.
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This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with researchers at the forefront of educational assessment.
atlas.ku.edu/fellowship
Research Fellowship
Everything you need to know about the ATLAS Research Fellowship program.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
AAI’s ATLAS is now accepting applications for the 2025 ATLAS Research Fellowship!
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with researchers at the forefront of educational assessment.
atlas.ku.edu/fellowship
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with researchers at the forefront of educational assessment.
atlas.ku.edu/fellowship
AAI’s Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership (CEEL) is expanding its work through business partnerships, helping schools and districts implement meaningful change.
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AAI’s Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership Expands School Support through Business Partnerships
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April 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
AAI’s Center for Evaluation & Educational Leadership (CEEL) is expanding its work through business partnerships, helping schools and districts implement meaningful change.
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We're excited to share our official trailer with you! Catch a glimpse into what VOISS is all about and pass it on to someone!
https://youtu.be/NCnMWjszgnk?si=aXXglyP-NKJerk48.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about getting started with your students, don’t hesitate to reach out!
https://youtu.be/NCnMWjszgnk?si=aXXglyP-NKJerk48.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about getting started with your students, don’t hesitate to reach out!
VOISS | 2025 Official Trailer
VOISS is an Extended Reality experience for Social Skill Learning that uses social situations and scenarios to effectively teach social skills. Available now for Chromebooks and more!
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March 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We're excited to share our official trailer with you! Catch a glimpse into what VOISS is all about and pass it on to someone!
https://youtu.be/NCnMWjszgnk?si=aXXglyP-NKJerk48.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about getting started with your students, don’t hesitate to reach out!
https://youtu.be/NCnMWjszgnk?si=aXXglyP-NKJerk48.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about getting started with your students, don’t hesitate to reach out!
“Accept that the future is uncertain and unpredictable. This mindset can help one remain open to new possibilities and adapt to changing circumstances,” said Mosher.
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Future-Ready: AAI and CPPR's Commitment to Strategic Foresight
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March 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Accept that the future is uncertain and unpredictable. This mindset can help one remain open to new possibilities and adapt to changing circumstances,” said Mosher.
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“Art is a vehicle for conversation, and we think the discussions are going to be very rich as we work in these communities,” Langdon said. "[...] It's really about the process, the meaning making, and the building of connections through looking at and discussing art.”
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KU faculty awarded AAI Arts & Humanities Grant to expand art-based aging project
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March 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“Art is a vehicle for conversation, and we think the discussions are going to be very rich as we work in these communities,” Langdon said. "[...] It's really about the process, the meaning making, and the building of connections through looking at and discussing art.”
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"...What does family well-being mean? What does community well-being mean? Because depending on who you ask, the answers can vary widely.”
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Redefining Well-Being: How CPPR Partners with Communities to Help Families Thrive
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March 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"...What does family well-being mean? What does community well-being mean? Because depending on who you ask, the answers can vary widely.”
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How can art reshape our understanding of aging? KU faculty members Sarah Jen and Liz Langdon have been awarded the AAI Arts & Humanities Grant for "Untold Stories of Aging in Action – Revealed and Traveled," a project that brings art-based storytelling to older adults.
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KU faculty awarded AAI Arts & Humanities Grant to expand art-based aging project
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March 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
How can art reshape our understanding of aging? KU faculty members Sarah Jen and Liz Langdon have been awarded the AAI Arts & Humanities Grant for "Untold Stories of Aging in Action – Revealed and Traveled," a project that brings art-based storytelling to older adults.
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AAI's Center for Public Partnerships & Research is working alongside communities to create real, lasting change for families. From innovative policies to community-driven solutions, CPPR is helping shape a future where all families can thrive.
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Redefining Well-Being: How CPPR Partners with Communities to Help Families Thrive
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March 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
AAI's Center for Public Partnerships & Research is working alongside communities to create real, lasting change for families. From innovative policies to community-driven solutions, CPPR is helping shape a future where all families can thrive.
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Virginia Clinton-Lisell will discuss access to learning resources without financial barriers and open pedagogy with KU Libraries set to announce its next Textbook Hero. #OEWeek25
📍 Watson Library, Three West Reading Room
🗓️ March 14
⏰ 10 a.m.
🗞️ rockcha.lk/oeweek25
📍 Watson Library, Three West Reading Room
🗓️ March 14
⏰ 10 a.m.
🗞️ rockcha.lk/oeweek25
March 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Virginia Clinton-Lisell will discuss access to learning resources without financial barriers and open pedagogy with KU Libraries set to announce its next Textbook Hero. #OEWeek25
📍 Watson Library, Three West Reading Room
🗓️ March 14
⏰ 10 a.m.
🗞️ rockcha.lk/oeweek25
📍 Watson Library, Three West Reading Room
🗓️ March 14
⏰ 10 a.m.
🗞️ rockcha.lk/oeweek25
AAI is proud to have so many of our staff and colleagues from the University of Kansas presenting at this year’s Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Special Education Convention & Expo.
🚀 Are you eager to amplify your impact on students with disabilities but short on time between sessions at #CEC2025? 🚀 Don't fret Stop by the tech playground in the exhibitor hall for a tech blitz from members of the iKnow team some key insights on leveraging #AIForGood.
March 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
AAI is proud to have so many of our staff and colleagues from the University of Kansas presenting at this year’s Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Special Education Convention & Expo.
Congratulations to Lisa Dieker, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor in Special Education and director of AAI’s Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology & Education (FLITE), for receiving the 2025 Romaine P. Mackie Leadership Award from the Division of Leaders and Legacy!
March 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Congratulations to Lisa Dieker, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor in Special Education and director of AAI’s Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology & Education (FLITE), for receiving the 2025 Romaine P. Mackie Leadership Award from the Division of Leaders and Legacy!