From 2020 to 2023, AIR supported the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED’s) Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) manage and use data effectively across the agency.
With our strong technical expertise and experience working with federal clients, AIR helped OESE collect, analyze, and publish data to inform decision-making, technical assistance needs, and data strategies at the national, state, and local levels.
Richard Jacik is chief technology officer at AIR, where he guides the continuous improvement of the institution's technology strategy, infrastructure, and data systems. This includes overseeing AIR’s Information Technology (IT) team, which designs and manages the organization’s internal system, and Technology Solutions, which works directly in support of clients to ...
Inconsistent state licensing requirements cause significant challenges for the cosmetology industry, affecting both professionals and consumers. Varying requirements can restrict interstate mobility for professionals, which can lead to a lack of available cosmetologists in certain areas. These disparities can result in increased cost and time needed to attain and maintain ...
AIR worked with the Texas Education Agency to understand how campus leaders were implementing College and Career Readiness School Models and how these programs influenced student outcomes.
AIR is committed to expanding college access by researching programs that give students a head start on college and by analyzing how well they support student success.
Whether it’s scaling apprenticeships in healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, or beyond, AIR is helping states turn bold ideas into real-world success.
In this study, AIR explores existing admissions lotteries to public Montessori programs for three- to six-year-olds to understand the impact of Montessori through a rigorous randomized controlled trial framework.
At CS@AIR, we believe that computer science is both an academic discipline and a fundamental literacy in the 21st century. Our portfolio of projects illustrates how we build, use, and leverage evidence to ensure that every student gets access to high-quality computer science education.
In 2024, the Texas Education Agency contracted with AIR to examine relationships between college, career, and military readiness indicators and postgraduation outcomes. Study findings will inform future policy decisions at the agency.
