At CS@AIR, we use researcher-practitioner partnerships to partner with districts and states to advance their efforts in CS education. RPPs are emerging approaches in which researchers and practitioners (such as teachers, counselors, or school administrators) work as equal partners to address complex and persistent problems of practice in the field. ...
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.
CS@AIR believes that computer science (CS) is both an academic discipline and a fundamental literacy in the 21st century. We build, use, and leverage evidence to ensure that every student has access to inclusive and high-quality CS education.
Ensuring medicines and other essential health commodities are available to patients when and where they need them is a key concern in Kenya. The health supply chain must be unfailing to the last mile and must demonstrate accountability and transparency given the high volume and value of those commodities. In ...
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law in March 2021, has provided a wide range of supports to help the United States bear the economic impact of the pandemic, including allocating $2 billion for the unemployment insurance (UI) system. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration ...
The PROPEL Center helps to create a stronger workforce by testing and applying proven workforce strategies across different settings, tailored to local conditions and for various groups.
The PROPEL Center advances innovations in workforce development and education through community-centered partnerships. Together, we strengthen and amplify solutions to broaden the reach of what works in improving employment and economic opportunity for all.
Caitlin Dawkins is a principal technical assistance consultant at AIR, where she plays a leadership role in advancing justice and community safety initiatives. She leverages her expertise at the intersection of reentry, workforce, and education to promote evidence-based practices. Currently, Dawkins leads efforts to develop and expand fellowships that enhance ...
Vanessa Hoffman is a researcher in the International Development Division at AIR. She has over 8 years of experience leading qualitative approaches for evaluations and assessments in developing country settings. Her current work evaluates energy efficiency and renewable energy generation activities in Kosovo, improving children’s educational outcomes in Burkina Faso, ...
The increased production of rigorous EL intervention research, combined with the uneven effectiveness of EL interventions, warrant a comprehensive, systematic review and meta-analysis to consolidate data across the field and better understand what works and under what conditions. Our study addresses this need. ...
