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ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students.

We create technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous. Our center serves all students, including students with disabilities and struggling learners, as well as their educators.

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The measr project is bridging the gap between complex statistical models used in student assessment and their applications in the classroom. Refining measr and offering training options will equip researchers across skill levels to effectively support teachers and improve student learning outcomes.
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Hyunjoo Kim, the 2024 ATLAS fellow, will research the use of graph theory to create a more detailed map of student understanding.
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A partnership with KU, WRITE tackles a widespread problem, not just in Alaska, but across the United States: Many high school teachers, especially those in career and technical education, lack the formal training to effectively teach argumentative writing.