; and (4) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (1)— (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Topics of research (A) In general The Research Commissioner may support, as described in subparagraph (B), the following topics of research: (i) Science of learning and development. (ii) School improvement, including standards, systems of assessment, and accountability research to support teaching and learning. (iii) Early childhood development and education. (iv) English learners research. (v) Improving teaching and learning. (vi) Innovative and promising practices in State and local educational policy. (vii) Student well-being, including mental health. (viii) Postsecondary education and workforce development. (ix) Rural education. (x) Teacher, principal, and other school leader quality. (xi) Reading and literacy, including adult literacy. (xii) Supporting infants and toddlers with disabilities, children with disabilities, and youth with disabilities, particularly inclusive educational practices to serve such populations. (xiii) Educational technology, including artificial intelligence and digital literacy. (xiv) Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects, including computer science, mathematical modeling, and statistical problem solving. (xv) Career and technical education. (xvi) Assessing how student use of smartphones during instructional hours has affected academic achievement or youth mental health. (xvii) Assessing school, local educational agency, and State policies pertaining to student smartphone use, including policies that prohibit smartphone use by students. (B) Field advancement The Secretary shall support the topics of research described in subparagraph (A) through national research and development centers or through other means, including convening experts to advance fields of research related to such topics. (C) Coordination The Research Commissioner shall coordinate with the Special Education Research Commissioner in carrying out subparagraph (A)(xii).