American Institutes for Research Experts Available to Discuss Implications of President Obama’s Federal Budget Proposal
Washington, D.C. – The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has a broad range of experts in the areas of education and health who will be available to assist members of the news media in examining the implications of the federal budget proposal for the 2012 fiscal year that President Barack Obama will present to Congress on Monday, February 14, 2011.
AIR, a nonpartisan organization based in Washington, D.C., has staff members with expertise in a variety of areas directly involved in the budgetary process – including a broad range of education, health and workplace issues, both in the United States and internationally.
Areas of staff expertise include:
- School finance
- Student testing and assessment
- The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Teacher and principal quality
- Health care for patients
- Special education
- College and career readiness
- College graduation rates and completion
News media wishing to speak with an AIR expert should contact Larry McQuillan by emailing lmcquillan@air.org or by calling (202) 403-5119.
About AIR
Established in 1946, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of health, education and workforce productivity. For more information, visit www.air.org.
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