College of Education
Maya Israel Research Group (CSEveryone Center)
Led by Maya Israel · School of Teaching and Learning
What we study
The Israel Lab studies K-12 computer science and AI education, focusing on inclusive practices and teacher professional development to support students with disabilities. Their work involves mixed methods research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What working here is like
- Surveys & interviews
- Human participants
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- Projects
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- Papers
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Current projects
Inclusive practices professional development to advance equity and meaningful participation in elementary CS education for…
A project funded by the Infosys Foundation USA to develop professional development programs for teachers.
NSF National AI Institute for Inclusive Intelligent Technologies for Education (INVITE)
A large-scale NSF-funded initiative led by Dr. Israel to advance AI education for all students.
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Driving Representation in Computer Science Education: Scholarships and Mentoring for Black, Latina, and Native American Women in…
A scholarship and mentoring program for underrepresented groups in K-12 computer science education.
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Recent papers, explained
- Co-Designing a UDL-based AI-Integrated Robotics Instructional Unit: Integrating Educator Insights to Teach AI Perception in Elementary Classrooms
2026 · Springer eBooks
- Opening Doors to STEM Integration
2026 · Routledge eBooks
Examines how Universal Design for Learning can improve STEM access for students with disabilities.
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- Theoretical, Empirical, and Illustrative Considerations of Personalized Learning Within Computer Science Education
2025 · Routledge eBooks
Discusses personalized learning in computer science education and its challenges.
- Measuring persistence and academic resilience of K−12 students: systematic review and operational definitions
2025 · Frontiers in Education
Reviews how to measure persistence and resilience in K-12 students.
- Robot Sharks: An AI and STEM Adventure for 5th Grade Students
2025 · Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching
Shares a robotics unit for fifth graders that combines AI, science, and engineering.
Plain-language summaries are AI-written and reviewed by us; check the paper for details.
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