Measuring school climate is critical for improving school climate because high quality school climate data allow you to understand the perceptions of the students, staff, and parents in your school or district; monitor progress; make data-driven decisions; involve stakeholders; and adapt to shifting needs related to school climate. The U.S. ...
Dr. Anderson is a researcher at AIR with extensive experience in educational program evaluation and policy analysis, focusing on policies and programs to address systemic inequalities in education, including those related to student discipline, special education, teacher quality, curricular tracking, segregation, and opportunity gaps. Dr. Anderson has methodological expertise in ...
The Education Policy Center at AIR convened social and emotional learning and school climate experts who offered ideas on what non-academic accountability measures states should consider, as allowed under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Catch up by watching a recording of the event.
Laura Brady is a senior researcher at AIR. Her work focuses on identifying systemic, cultural, and psychological barriers to educational equity. Through research-practice partnerships and collaborations with researchers, educators, and curriculum developers, Dr. Brady uses experimental, quantitative, qualitative, and participatory research methodologies to design, implement, and test strategies for advancing ...