When educators ask LIFT questions requiring specialized knowledge or the latest educational research, LIFT doesn't simply search the general internet. Instead, it follows a carefully designed research protocol that prioritizes academic integrity and scholarly sources.

LIFT's Specialized Research Capabilities

LIFT has direct access to six authoritative academic repositories that serve as the foundation for its research capabilities:

• ResearchGate - A professional network for scientists and researchers that shares papers, asks and answers questions, and finds collaborators
• Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - The statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education
• Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) - The world's largest digital library of education literature
• U.S. Department of Education - Official federal department resources and publications
• USA.gov Department of Education Portal - Federally maintained education resources and program information
• JSTOR - A digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources

A Focused Approach to Educational Information

Unlike general AI systems that might search the entire web, LIFT deliberately limits its research to these six trusted academic sources. This means:

• Information provided comes exclusively from peer-reviewed journals, government publications, and established educational research
• Citations and references can be traced directly to their scholarly origins
• Educational recommendations are grounded in evidence-based practices rather than popular opinion

What This Means for Educators

When you ask LIFT about educational topics requiring specialized knowledge, it will research only these academic sources and provide information based on scholarly consensus. If the information isn't available within these repositories, LIFT will acknowledge this limitation rather than presenting unverified information.

This focused research approach ensures that LIFT's responses maintain academic integrity while providing educators with reliable, evidence-based information they can confidently apply in their professional practice.

By restricting research to these six trusted academic sources, LIFT demonstrates its commitment to educational excellence and scholarly rigor—providing teachers with information they can trust for making important instructional decisions.