AIR Programs


Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (ALDER)

Analyzing state longitudinal administrative data to examine how education policies affect outcomes for students and teachers, ALDER evaluates real policies in practice and answers the perennial question asked by educators, policymakers, and the public: How do we help students succeed?   learn more

  • Jane Hannaway, Vice President and Director

Assessment

Providing robust and unique tools to plan, test, score, evaluate and report on student learning, AIR gives teachers information to help students achieve, and oversight agencies with the material they need to evaluate school system performance. learn more

  • Jon Cohen, Executive Vice President and Program Director

Education

Evaluating interventions and developing technologies, programs and aptitude tests for students at all levels. Education projects include technical assistance centers, such as the National High School Center. learn more

  • Gina Burkhardt, Executive Vice President and Program Director

Health

Designing, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs related to health, healthcare, patient involvement,and the promotion of healthy behavior, including public health campaigns. learn more

  • Marilyn Moon, Senior Vice President and Program Director

Human and Social Development (HSD)

Conducting and putting into practice research to strengthen systems in public health, health care, mental health, substance abuse, juvenile justice, child welfare, education, and social and recreational services. learn more

  • Cheryl Vince Whitman, Senior Vice President and Program Director
  • David Osher, Vice President and Program Co-Director

International Development

Working in developing countries on projects in education, health, and child well-being. learn more

  • Hans Bos, Vice President, Research and Evaluation
  • Mark Kutner, Senior Vice President, Technical Assistance

Workforce

Supporting the development of high-performance individuals, teams, and organizations through innovative research and the application of evidence-based practices. learn more

  • Dwayne Norris, Vice President and Program Director