Reference Institutions are shaping the future of education
The Google for Education Reference Program recognizes educational institutions for their innovative use of technology to improve learning outcomes. See the impact Reference Institutions are having using tools like Gemini, Google Workspace for Education, and Chromebooks, or connect directly to learn from their expertise.
Discover, learn, and get inspired
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Find a Reference Institution
Browse a rich, global network of Reference Institutions by location and area of expertise.
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Learn about their impact
Read real-world examples of how Reference Institutions have put Google for Education tools to work. Filter by specific products - like Gemini - to surface stories most relevant to your area of focus.
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Reach out and get inspired
Connect directly with a Reference Institution to learn more about their journey or schedule a site visit to understand how you can apply their best practices to transform teaching and learning at your school.
For K-12 Institutions
Google for Education Premier Reference and Reference Institutions are recognized for their system-wide adoption of tools – including Google Workspace for Education Plus, Gemini, and Chromebooks – to create dynamic, effective teaching and learning environments for all students.
For Higher Education Institutions
A Gemini for Education Reference Institution is recognized for its distinguished use of Google AI. These institutions push the boundaries of what’s possible in teaching, learning, and research with their deep integrations of Gemini and Gemini Notebook.
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“We are looking for elegant, clean solutions that are very user friendly and Google just checked the boxes. It has everything in place to make sure that our users were able to utilize the AI in a way that was very secure... Every single teacher at Miami-Dade County Public Schools as well as every single high schooler has access to Gemini.”
Daniel Mateo, Assistant Superintendent
Miami-Dade County Public Schools -
“In the future, students, guardians, and teachers have to work together collaboratively. So we're preparing the students for the world tomorrow, and I believe the schools will have classrooms with or without walls.”
Hasan Brown, Principal
Spectrum International School (SIS) Putrajaya, Malaysia -
“We had a user who received an email that was a phishing attempt, and we were able to use Google Workspace for Education Plus to get control of the message. We can take control right from the Admin console for content that raises a concern.”
Senior Network Manager
Newburgh Enlarged School District -
“Everything in Google Workspace for Education is about guiding students along the whole journey, not just at the final submission of their work. Education Plus gives us ways to continuously help students...”
Luke Starczak, Senior Leader of STEM and Innovative Pedagogies
Murray Bridge, Australia
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