Personalized learning is often equated with individual learning using technology. Yet for many students, learning on their own may not effectively meet their needs. The aim of this study was to explore racial differences in experiences and benefits associated with collaboration.
One person's injury or illness can affect a community at all levels. The Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury or Illness Network (RETAIN) project aims to increase employment retention and labor force participation of individuals who acquire, and/or are at risk of developing, disabilities that inhibit their ability to work. ...
ESSA recognizes the important role educators play in improving education outcomes for students of color and students from low-income families—groups that historically have included large numbers of English learners. The Council of Chief State School Officers, Education Northwest, and AIR jointly published a report and tools to promote success for ...
In order to improve instruction for ELLs, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has recently an initiative under which all core academic teachers in the state are required to complete comprehensive professional development in Sheltered English Instruction methods by July 2016. AIR has evaluated the pilot professional development ...
AIR is investigating the causes of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy within the Black community. By examining conversations on “Black Twitter” about the COVID-19 vaccine, our findings can help inform timely communication strategies to address vaccine distrust among Black Americans and create more effective outreach campaigns. ...
English learners face disproportionate educational challenges because they must master subject-matter content while also developing English proficiency. The Study of Practices for English Learners is funded by the Institute of Education Sciences and examines key policies, practices, and activities related to ELs nationwide. ...
AIR developed a systematic, transparent, evidence-based protocol to review and translate the extant research about juvenile drug courts and related interventions into comprehensive, reasonable, actionable, understandable, and measurable guidelines.
More than 12 million people are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Because they tend to have greater health needs and lower incomes than other Medicare beneficiaries, dually eligible people often experience challenges with care delivery and integration between Medicare and Medicaid. With support from Arnold Ventures, AIR aimed to ...
Between 2018 and 2020—before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—Burkina Faso experienced multiple shocks, leading to prolonged school absences even after the pandemic ebbed, increasing the risk that youth not attending school could be recruited into violent extremist organizations. AIR is assisting Save the Children in focusing on support for ...