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.
AIR experts will explore a variety of education research and finance topics during the 41st annual Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) conference, taking place at the Denver Marriott City Center in Denver, CO, March 17-19.
The Department of Education has contracted AIR to evaluate the impact of the use of a literacy-focused workbook in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction on adult learners.
The Graduating to Resilience Activity’s goal is to graduate 13,200 extremely poor refugee and Ugandan households in Kamwenge district from conditions of food insecurity and fragile livelihoods to self-reliance and resilience. AIR has developed technical learning briefs covering the topics of gender, coaching, nutrition, and the graduation approach. ...
The Funding Formula Study Task Force (FFSTF), appointed by the New Mexico State Legislature and the Governor, and under the direction of the Legislative Council Service, commissioned AIR to conduct a comprehensive study on the current New Mexico public school funding formula.
Dr. Larry Condelli is an Institute Fellow and managing researcher at AIR. His work includes research on adult ESL students, accountability, and providing professional development and technical assistance to educators of adult learners. He directs the state technical support project for the National Reporting System (NRS) and provides training and ...
Kevin Junk is a TA Consultant at AIR. Junk has over 20 years of experience supporting school improvement in public education from rural, suburban, and urban districts. Currently, Junk is leading a project with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) through the Region 9 Comprehensive Center. This project consists ...
Signed into law in 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a commitment by Congress and the U.S. Department of Education to equal educational opportunity for all American students. As states continue to implement ESSA programs, AIR is providing a series of action guides to support and inform education ...
Experts from the AIR will present several sessions during the annual conference of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, being held March 31 – April 3, 2019, at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, La. AIR experts will present at 13 sessions on a wide variety of topics, including ...
The state of Nevada has put into place a system of adult basic education that addresses the needs of its adult learners. To support the education programs that serve adult learners, in 2017 the Nevada Department of Education enlisted AIR to manage and run its statewide system of adult education ...