Principals impact student achievement through their influence on classroom instruction, organizational conditions, community support, and setting the teaching and learning conditions in schools. Our researchers are learning about leading schools and how they apply best practices to improve state policy, district programs, and school practices aimed at developing and retaining ...
English learners can be supported by conducting rigorous research and evaluation to improve instruction and learning, evaluating policy to inform decision-making, and enhancing EL practice at the district, school, and classroom level. The core of AIR's work supporting ELs is done through the Center for English Learners. EL students can ...
Given the immense public effort directed to education, gaining a firm understanding of how educational funding is distributed to districts/schools and how dollars are spent to provide schooling is of vital importance. At AIR, we use the best research methods to undertake studies in school finance that shed light on ...