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As part of AIR’s continuing efforts to contribute to the professional development of its staff, we invite experts on a wide variety of subjects to discuss their work with AIR employees. These video highlights offer just a small sample of the speakers who share their insights and knowledge with our employees.

Michael J. Feuer
	Dr. Michael Feuer is executive director of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education in the National Research Council of the National Academies, discusses “Policy and Science: Can We Talk?”

Mark Schneider
	Dr. Mark Schneider is commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), discusses “The Role of Federal Statistics in Support of Public Policy in Education.”

Joan Baratz-Snowden
	Dr. Joan Baratz-Snowden is president of the Education Studies Center, American Federation of Teachers, discusses “Supporting Teacher Effectiveness in a Climate of Educational Accountability.”

Deborah J. Stipek
	Dr. Deborah J. stipek is dean of the School of Education at Stanford University , discusses “Preschool Expansion: Implications for Research and Policy.”