In response to low school attendance and a persistent food crisis in Mali, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) began implementing the McGovern-Dole Food for Education project in 2007 with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In 2011 and 2015, USDA awarded CRS and the Educational Development Center (EDC) funding ...
Two experts from AIR are being recognized by their peers for their excellence in and contributions to education research. Michael Garet and David Osher have been selected as American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellows, joining 22 other scholars and experts from around the country to receive this honor. ...
Our experts at CS@AIR work with policymakers, practitioners, local leaders, researchers, and other key stakeholders to research, design, and implement strategies to bolster CS education for all students.
By strengthening the skills, such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, that youth need for academic success, well-being, and career opportunities, SEL can help young people thrive while they are in school and as they mature into adults. In this Q&A, Nick Yoder provides insights for states and school districts seeking ...
CS@AIR supports several alliances, consortia, and communities of practice. We serve various roles depending on the focus, organization, and membership, including as a facilitator, expert consultant, or evaluator.
CS@AIR has been an early leader in helping conceptualize and implement micro-credential and educator professional learning programs. We also support development of other forms of educator professional learning, including traditional workshops and co-development sessions, through our RPP work.
CS@AIR has a diverse portfolio of evaluation work in the computer science education space. Our projects span from designing and implementing studies as part of research funded by the U.S. Department of Education to helping state governments determine the effectiveness of funding for CS education.
Tamara Linkow is a senior director at AIR. In this role, she provides direction and support across AIR’s portfolio of federal education evaluation studies. With over 15 years of experience in research and evaluation, she has led impact and descriptive studies that inform foundation, state, and federal decisions.
Her areas ...
Special education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will participate in a variety of presentations, panel discussions and poster sessions at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention and Expo occurring March 1-4, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky.
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