AI in Education
Explore how the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) is advancing AI in education. Through cutting-edge research and partnerships, AAI is leveraging AI to enhance learning, improve educational systems, and support educators, with a focus on real-world applications and human-centered innovation.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how we teach, learn, and make decisions in education. At the Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas, we’re engaging with AI as a tool that has the potential to enrich—not replace—human-centered teaching and learning.
Our philosophy is grounded in practical application and thoughtful integration. We believe AI can expand what’s possible in education: offering more personalized support, improving access for a wider range of learners, and helping educators make better-informed decisions. At the same time, we recognize that the best educational experiences still rely on human insight, empathy, and adaptability.
Across AAI’s many research centers, teams are exploring how AI can work in real-world educational settings. Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology & Education (FLITE), led by Lisa Dieker, focuses on the evolving role of technology in classrooms and learning environments. Dieker also co-hosts the AI Advocates podcast with Maggie Mosher, Assistant Research Professor at AAI, where they discuss AI in practical, accessible terms—highlighting how educators, students, and researchers can engage with this technology today.
AAI’s Center for Educational Evaluation and Leadership (CEEL) helps school districts implement AI-drive education strategies, helping Kansas schools to become more innovation and adaptive.Center for Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning (CIDDL) supports the use of educational technology in early childhood special education and K-12 learning environments to improve outcomes for students, especially those with disabilities, offering a variety of resources, frameworks, and tools. Many individual projects have an AI component to them, and we are constantly seeking ways to utilize the most current tools to advance our mission of improving the lives of children and adults through education and community well-being.
This page brings together highlights of AAI’s growing work in AI and education—including current research, emerging tools, and thought leadership. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, researcher, or student, we invite you to explore how AI is being shaped and applied by AAI teams to support better learning for all.