The U.S. Institutes

U.S. Institute of Public Education

The U.S. Institute of Public Education brings USU’s educational mission into the lives of children, families, educators, schools, and communities.

KNOWLEDGECITIZENSHIPOPPORTUNITY

Education that knows the child.

The learning architecture joins academic study with character, creativity, relationships, and purposeful contribution. Courses connect lessons, activities, reflection, feedback, and a learner’s evolving portfolio.

Teaching with AI while preserving learner agency

A practical AI Explorers companion course helps parents and educators check suggestions, observe understanding, give useful feedback, protect participation, and provide accountable human support. Five short lessons lead to a fictional case and a teaching action plan.

Scholarly and public service remit

Explore the institute’s connected areas of inquiry and education.

  • Kindergarten through Grade 12 pathways
  • Family and educator learning
  • Public libraries and civic education
  • Emergency Education and learning continuity

Institutional collaboration

Collaborative work connects an identified public purpose with appropriate expertise, learning resources, delivery partners, and a clear evaluation approach. USU welcomes inquiries that describe the population served, geography, proposed contribution, and intended outcome.