The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) offers a variety of opportunities for state and local leaders to ensure equitable funding across their schools. AIR experts have compiled a list of key resources to help state and district leaders assess their funding practices, identify problems related to equity, and promote equitable ...
The state of Michigan has 10 Great Start to Quality Resource Centers (RCs) across 11 regions. AIR designed and completed a cost study with the Michigan Department of Education to estimate the overall costs for each of its 10 RCs to perform the activities and goals outlined in each RC's ...
One year after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is continuing to work with Haiti's Ministry of Education (MENFP) to restore the nation's education system. AIR is assembling transitional classrooms and building the capacity of the ministry to train teachers – making it possible for ...
AIR released the preliminary findings of a new study comparing the funding resources and student outcomes of the California K-12 public school system to other states in the nation. The analysis also examines resources and student outcomes for unified school districts within the state.
Evidence-based health care information helps both the public and organizations make sound decisions. In this video, Erica Shelton shares how her experience as an emergency medicine physician plays a role in providing technical assistance at AIR, where she is a principal health clinician researcher.
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.
In this video interview, Jill Yegian, co-director of AIR’s Health Policy and Research Group, talks about the challenges and opportunities in creating health insurance exchanges, virtual marketplaces where consumers and small business can comparison shop for affordable health insurance.