Learning Systems Institute

Classroom of students in Malawi sitting on the floor.

Research Spotlight: Large Class Pedagogy

February 11, 2026

Free primary education for all in sub-Saharan Africa is a fantastic policy but class sizes of 80, 100, 200 or more has meant less time teaching and more time managing behavior. We are in Malawi looking for solutions.

LSI in December and January's Faculty and Staff Briefs

February 3, 2026

Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly to recognize accomplishments and provide a space where honors, awards, bylines, presentations, grants, service and any other notable items can be showcased.

LSI is Sponsoring the FCR-STEM Innovating Educator of the Year Award

January 27, 2026

The mission of the Florida Center for Research in STEM (FCR-STEM) is to help the State of Florida improve STEM teaching and learning in grades K-12 and prepare students for higher education and STEM careers in the 21st century. This mission would not be possible without the passion and commitment of Florida’s educators.

LSI Director Rabieh Razzouk sitting behind a laptop in discussion.

LSI Director Delivers Powerful Message about AI and Education on International Stage

January 16, 2026

Learning Systems Institute (LSI) Director Rabieh Razzouk delivered a powerful message on the use of artificial intelligence in the education sector during a panel discussion at Educators Shaping Futures in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Two Armenian students pitching a business idea on stage in front of a large projection screen.

LSI Concludes First Phase of Collaborative Online International Learning Project in Armenia

January 7, 2026

The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and the Learning Systems Institute (LSI) at Florida State University (FSU) are continuing work on a U.S. Department of State-funded grant to enhance entrepreneurship education in Armenia in partnership with the Armenian State University of Economics (ASUE).

LSI staff in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the Educators Shaping Futures conference.

2025 LSI Year in Review

December 29, 2025

Challenges didn’t define us in 2025 - 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 did. Our global mission for Innovating Learning and driving measurable improvements in the performance of both individuals and organizations will 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 to guide LSI in 2026.

Florida State University Provost Jim Clark and Dr. Serhiy Kvit, President of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine shaking hands.

Florida State University and Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Sign MOU for Future Research Collaborations

December 5, 2025

Florida State University Provost Jim Clark and Dr. Serhiy Kvit, President of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine, have signed a memorandum of understanding signifying the university's commitment to work together on future research projects.

November 2025 Faculty & Staff Briefs

December 3, 2025

LSI staff in FSU's Faculty & Staff Briefs for November 2025.

Celia Reddick Awarded Globally Competitive Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship

December 1, 2025

Celia Reddick, Ph.D., a member of the Learning Systems Institute and an Assistant Professor of Education and International Development FSU ELPS, has been awarded a 2026-28 Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship. The globally competitive program supports early- and mid-career researchers whose work advances understanding of how children and youth learn and develop across contexts and systems.

Steve McDowell sitting at a desk at the Educators Shaping Futures conference.

More Than 340 Attendees from 41 Countries Traveled to Ethiopia for Educators Shaping Futures

November 17, 2025

A year ago, the Learning Systems Institute (LSI) at Florida State University (FSU) partnered with the World Bank and UNESCO to initiate Educators Shaping Futures (ESF), a global knowledge exchange aimed at addressing the worldwide shortage of qualified teachers. Last week, the two-day event held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, drew 341 attendees from 41 countries.

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