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    1. Experts from academia, education companies, and philanthropic organizations gathered at MIT to discuss the role of research in education technology and how to leverage technology to improve education access and outcomes, especially for disadvantaged students. 2. While technology holds promise to transform education, speakers emphasized that technology alone is not a silver bullet and must be used to complement good pedagogy. 3. There is a need for more rigorous research on the effectiveness of different education technologies to help close the persistent achievement gaps between affluent and low-income students and ensure technology does not exacerbate inequalities.

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    1. Experts from academia, education companies, and philanthropic organizations gathered at MIT to discuss the role of research in education technology and how to leverage technology to improve education access and outcomes, especially for disadvantaged students. 2. While technology holds promise to transform education, speakers emphasized that technology alone is not a silver bullet and must be used to complement good pedagogy. 3. There is a need for more rigorous research on the effectiveness of different education technologies to help close the persistent achievement gaps between affluent and low-income students and ensure technology does not exacerbate inequalities.

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