
Education
Increasing the effectiveness of education
AIR is committed to increasing the effectiveness of education at all levels through rigorous research and evaluation, training, and technical assistance. Our work spans the learning lifespan—from pre-K to postsecondary education, career readiness, and adult education—and focuses on a wide range of topics, including STEM, social and emotional learning, and state and federal education policies.
Our rigorous, state-of-the-art research and evaluation work provides important evidence for education policymakers and practitioners to use when answering crucial questions about program implementation, challenges, and solutions. Through our policy, practice, and systems change work, our experts help clients address educational issues and challenges at the local, state, national, and international levels by applying evidence-based practices in educational and community settings.
Afterschool and Expanded Learning
Charter Schools and School Choice
Child Welfare
College and Career Readiness
District and School Improvement
Early Childhood and Child Development
English Learners
Equity in Education
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
International Comparisons in Education
International Early Childhood and
Child Development
International Education
International Reading and Literacy
Juvenile Justice
LGBTQ Youth
Mentoring
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (formerly RTI)
NAEP
Postsecondary Education
Principal Preparation and Performance
Reading and Literacy
School Climate and Safety
School Finance
STEM
Social and Emotional Learning
Special Education
Teacher Preparation and Performance
Technology for Teaching and Learning
Youth Development
Youth-Serving Systems