How has the U.S. education system changed over time? What are the characteristics of students and teachers? How does the U.S. education system compare with others around the world? The annual Condition of Education provides data and information on these questions and much more.
Summertime provides a unique opportunity for community partners, schools, families, and young people to work together to provide programs and services that promote the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth. AIR expert Deb Moroney discusses how such programs might be affected by the coronavirus pandemic and offers resources for ...
During a five-year period, more than $9 billion was spent by state and federal governments to support students at four-year colleges and universities who left school before their sophomore year, according to an analysis by AIR. California, Texas and New York led the nation in government spending on students who ...
Ask the Team briefs, developed by the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders, summarize key examples, strategies, and research findings. Included: Investing in Evaluation Training; Peer Observation in Educator Evaluation; How to Work Smart in Teacher Evaluation
A data brief from the Delta Cost Project at AIR focuses on financial struggles of colleges and universities two years after the onset of the Great Recession. Among other findings, the data show that among nonprofit colleges and universities, community colleges suffered the greatest financial hardships of the decade. ...
Nineteen youths accepted AIR's invitation to talk about how harsh school discipline has impacted them and the risks and challenges of the "school-to-prison" pipeline in front of an audience of policymakers and practitioners who work on juvenile justice and related issues. The participants, ages 16 to 24, spoke ...
The Center for Economic Evaluation is committed to rigorous and transparent economic analyses that generate evidence-based insights for more efficient and equitable systems, policies, and practices.
This spotlight takes a look at the history of Title I, how the program has changed over time, and how it affects children, schools, families and education policy. Experts weigh in on the program's past and future in interviews, briefs, and blogs.