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The Challenges of Accurately Identifying Indigenous Students

Schools in the U.S. may be missing out on federal funding, services, and programs that support Indigenous students due to undercounting. AIR's Nara Nayar explains why it's important to accurately count them and why it's challenging.

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Tackling Chronic Absenteeism: Resources for Policymakers, Educators, and Researchers

AIR experts have studied the effectiveness of strategies and programs designed to mitigate chronic absenteeism and increase student engagement.

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Our mission is to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better, more equitable world.

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AIR is making a ten-year, $225M+ investment in behavioral and social science research and technical assistance to address the underlying causes of systemic inequities and increase opportunities for people and communities.

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Spotlight on Our Work

Education

AIR bridges knowledge and action to support the whole child and family. We work with educators, students, and policymakers to study and implement evidence-based programs and policies that improve outcomes.

Health

AIR experts use rigorous evidence to address all areas of health and well-being, including physical, social, and emotional, throughout the life cycle, from promotion and prevention to treatment and care.

Human Services

AIR’s work supports stakeholders in developing a better understanding of the factors that shape outcomes for young people, families, and communities, and discovering opportunities to help them thrive.

International

AIR works around the globe to build evidence to improve the quality and relevance of programs and initiatives in developing countries to ensure equitable access for all.

Workforce

AIR applies its decades of workforce research in developing the knowledge, tools, systems, and programs needed to maximize human and organizational potential in the 21st century.

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Research & Program Evaluation

AIR conducts rigorous research and evaluations that provide important information about the effectiveness of programs and policies in the U.S. and across the globe.

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Technical Assistance

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to help them build capacity and transform systems to achieve better outcomes for those they serve.

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Data Science and Technology

AIR uses data and technology to help our clients and communities identify challenges, find solutions, and make information usable and easily accessible.

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Survey Design and Administration

Our experts can help government agencies and organizations develop, administer, and analyze surveys that create reliable, actionable data.

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Principles to Guide Artificial Intelligence in Education Research: Three Considerations

While AI has great potential to improve efficiency in both education research and education practices, there is reason to be cautious. Researchers at AIR are working toward developing a set of evolving principles for how to address key issues related to AI in education research, and we are inviting others to join us.

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Q&A

How Mentoring Strengthened a Quest for Environmental Justice

Through the AIR Equity Initiative’s Pipeline Partnership Program, Jules Gonzalez and AIR Scholar Marta Tienda have forged a deep relationship that has continued beyond formal mentoring. In this conversation, they discuss their passion for addressing inequities and the powerful role of mentoring in their educational and career development.

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