Our Mission and Values

Read about what drives us at the Learning Lab.

Our Mission

Through metacognitive training, learning resources, and communities, we empower students to discover and reach their potential.  We embrace the strengths and contributions of all learners and specialize in research-based practices centered on learning diversity.

Our Values

• We honor each student’s different ways of learning.
• We believe in the benefits of relationship-based coaching to nurture students' holistic growth.
• We endorse working and learning practices that are sustainable and enduring.  
• We use language that represents the whole person and their intersecting, evolving identities.
• We align with the goals of Stanford’s IDEAL Initiative.