The AmplifyGAIN Center focuses on the use of Generative AI to enhance mathematics and science teaching and learning in K-12 schools. Through rigorous research and practical application, we’re discovering how GenAI tools can transform classroom instruction and student outcomes.
We conduct exploratory studies and longitudinal, nationwide surveys of teachers to discover effective use scenarios and refine theories of change about how GenAI tools can support educators. This research directly informs the development and implementation of Colleague AI—an AI-enhanced assistant designed to empower teachers with the tools they need to create engaging, high-quality lesson materials for every student, conduct formative classroom assessments, and automatically score and generate diagnostic reports to personalize student feedback.
Presenters: Drew Nucci and Sarah Nielsen
Transforming Math Teaching with GenAI: Possibilities for Ambitious Instruction Location: Portland, OR
Time: February 5-7, 2026
AI as a Teaching Partner: Early Lessons from Classroom Codesign with Secondary Teachers
This report presents findings from a 7-week co-design pilot with 21 Washington State teachers and 600+ students showing that AI tools function most effectively as a “third agent” in classrooms when teachers provide clear scaffolding and framing, with narrative feedback valued over numeric scores and Student Growth Insights enabling real-time instructional adjustments.
Emerging Patterns of GenAI Use in K–12 Science and Mathematics Education
This report presents findings from a nationally representative survey of US public school math and science teachers examining their generative AI adoption, classroom use, perceptions of student learning impacts, and institutional support needs as educators navigate rapidly evolving AI integration pressures.
The AmplifyGAIN center partners with Educator Preparation Programs to develop best practices, resources, and strategies for responsibly integrating generative AI into teacher training curricula. Time: January 1 – June 30, 2026
The University of Washington and Colleague AI recognize teachers who demonstrate proficiency in using AI tools effectively, responsibly, and ethically to enhance classroom instruction and support student learning.
The University of Washington’s AmplifyGAIN Center – a National Research & Development Center in Generative AI use in classroom instruction – announces professional development contracts for building educator capacity to effectively and responsibly use generative AI in classroom instruction. Proposal submission deadline: Feb 15, 2026
K-12 Math Instructional Coach, Muckleshoot Tribal School
TimChalberg
Secondary Math Instructional Facilitator, Tacoma Public Schools
ChrisCrane
Limited Partner [LP] and Investment Board Member, VentureUs
SteveKessel
Former Senior Vice President, Amazon
KarenCator
Worldwide Education Strategy, Apple Inc.
Telca KarenPorras
Principal Consultant, TKPorras Consulting
Dr. ThomasBall
Partner Researcher, Microsoft Research
Dr. SarahStone
Executive Director, UW eScience
Dr. BenShapiro
Assistant Professor in Learning Technologies, Georgia State University
Dr. TrevorGreene
Superintendent, Yakima School District
JustinTalmadge
Director of Technology, Snoqualmie Valley School District
This work is supported by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, through Grant R305C240012 to the University of Washington. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of the funders.
