Building a Responsible AI Testbed Infrastructure for U.S. Education in 2025

InnovateEDU’s support of GETN-US in advancing R&D trialing networks is part of its Technology Portfolio

Students and teachers need AI tools that work in every U.S. classroom across rural, urban, and suburban communities. The latest report from Global Edtech Trialing Network - U.S. outlines how a national AI testbed infrastructure can ensure safety, effectiveness, and access in educational technology.

This isn't about slowing down innovation; it's about accelerating it responsibly. Through coordinated testing environments and evidence-based evaluation, we can transform promising AI tools into proven solutions that serve all learners.

Key Pillars of  Responsible AI Testbeds for Education:

  • Dual-layer benchmarking for technical accuracy and real-world effectiveness

  • Addressing the "missing middle" in education R&D funding

  • Clear market signals to support smart adoption decisions

  • Federated network approach honoring local context while enabling national learning

  • Investor-friendly commercialization pipelines