As the national economy expands in areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the teaching of this content has become vital for adults to succeed in the workplace. AIR developed new and innovative ways to improve the teaching of STEM content to adult education students using open educational resources ...
Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders are increasingly aware of the powerful potential for summertime experiences and the need to design, implement, and continuously improve summertime experiences for all.
On March 23, 2018, the National Prevention Science Coalition will be convening a Congressional Briefing on school violence. The session focused on bringing together top thinkers and practitioners who recognize that our common goal is to achieve student safety and well-being in addition to the absence of violence. AIR's David ...
Developing a more integrated service delivery system requires expanding supports and opportunities to meet the needs of students and families. The 21st CCLC-funded programs involved in our study relied on a variety of strategies to meet this goal.
AIR’s work in civic learning draws on the diverse content and methodological expertise of AIR staff and the collaborations we form with clients and partners. Our research and technical assistance cuts across several areas of civic learning.
AIR has a strong team of researchers dedicated to projects that help individuals with disabilities pursue employment opportunities. Our diverse portfolio of work generates knowledge and resources focused on education, health and rehabilitation, and job training.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has an ongoing commitment to improve support provided to all schools, with an emphasis on the lowest performing schools. This report summarizes findings from AIR’s qualitative analyses of turnaround practices that appear challenging for low-performing high schools, as well as promising practices ...
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has issued a policy brief summarizing the findings of its research on structuring instructional resources and practices for full-day kindergarten programs to increase children's reading achievement and better prepare them for first grade.
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