Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop Employee Directory

Research ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees

The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop is an independent research and innovation laboratory focused on children’s learning and wellbeing in the digital world. It conducts research on emerging technologies and collaborates with technologists, digital media producers, and educators to translate findings into practical applications, including co-design processes that involve young people to ensure their voices shape digital media experiences. The organization also engages policymakers and investors to influence national conversations and decisions that support children’s development in digital contexts, and maintains an international network of researchers. Based in New York City, the center operates within Sesame Workshop and serves partners across education, media, and policy sectors, aiming to advance positive futures for kids through evidence-based insights and collaborative initiatives. A recent development includes partnerships and initiatives such as launching the Sandbox for Literacy Innovations and participating in industry forums to discuss how AI can support the student-teacher relationship.

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