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.
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.
The American Institutes for Research, one of the nation’s leading education research organizations, is acquiring The McKenzie Group, Inc., an influential educational consulting firm, in a move designed to better serve the needs of urban school districts seeking systemic reform.
The AIR Equity Initiative is addressing systemic inequalities in the U.S. and globally through our focus on four key areas—educational equity, public safety and policing, workforce development, and community health and well-being. Explore our project library.
Existing research reveals that many school sites face environmental and health problems that affect education outcomes. This project, funded by the AIR Equity Initiative, will implement a series of coordinated activities to highlight health conditions that negatively impact achievement in schools attended primarily by children of color. ...
Experts from AIR and IMPAQ, an AIR affiliate, will present several live and pre-recorded sessions during the 76th Annual Conference of the American Association for Public Opinion Research. The conference will be held virtually May 11-14, 2021. AIR and IMPAQ experts will present on several topics, including survey participation and ...
The 2018 Indicators of School Crime and Safety reports that 20 percent of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied at school during the 2017 school year. As more is being learned about the negative psychological and physical effects of bullying, researchers are focusing on how to address the problem. The ...
Studies find that positive approaches to school discipline at all ages can actually improve students' academic performance, and those students are less likely to become involved in the juvenile justice system or have need for behavioral services. These AIR resources support educators in their efforts to transform disciplinary practices in ...
AIR is awarding rapid-cycle project grants to six organizations and institutions who will use the funds to conduct research on school integration and equity. The grants, which range from $10,000 to $74,500, are awarded by the AIR Equity Initiative, the institution’s five-year investment in research, technical assistance and partnerships to ...