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Bart Swartz named growth officer for KU Achievement & Assessment Institute

The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has named Bart Swartz its first growth officer, a new executive role created to strengthen AAI’s position as a national leader in research-based solutions for education and community well-being.
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Personalized math support builds student confidence in Kansas middle school

A teacher at Clark Middle School is empowering students to take the lead in their learning with the help of personalized chatbots.
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ATS partners with Lawrence Homeless Resource Center on community-centered supports

KU ATS partnered with Lawrence’s Homeless Resource Center to strengthen their technology and data systems. ATS supports infrastructure, data practices and decision-making while also providing donations for immediate needs.
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CPPR Launches Kansas Future Fellows Fifth Cohort, Deepening Statewide Futures Work

The nine-month fellowship brings together leaders from across sectors who are ready to think beyond immediate challenges and design long-term solutions grounded in collaboration and systems change.