American Institutes for Research Global Education Experts to Present at the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Annual Conference
Arlington, Va. – Global education experts from the American Institutes for Research will present their work at the annual Comparative and International Education Society Conference (CIES) March 22-26 in Chicago. The theme for this year’s conference is “Envisioning Education in a Digital Society,” and aligns with AIR’s work to help incorporate digital solutions to improve the quality and relevance of education programs in low- and middle- income countries.
CIES is the largest and oldest global comparative and international education society, with more than 3,500 individual members representing over 1,000 universities, research institutes, government departments, non-governmental organizations, and multilateral agencies worldwide.
AIR experts will present on the following topics:
- Pooja Nakamura: Laying the Bricks for Foundational Learning through Effective Language of Instruction Decision-making. View session details.
- Abdullah Ferdous: New Technical Contributions to Measuring Foundational Skills for the Sustainable Development Goals. View session details.
- Kaitlin Carson and Pooja Nakamura: Facilitating Teacher Professional Development in Multilingual Contexts. View session details.
Visit the CIES website for a full list of sessions and other conference activities. Learn more about how AIR is supporting international development through research, evaluation, and technical assistance on the AIR website.
About AIR
Established in 1946, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of health, education, and the workforce. With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR has offices across the U.S. and abroad. For more information, visit www.air.org.