The Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR) is collaborating with the American Institutes for Research to support webcasts and a Community of Practice that examine issues and challenges around evidence-based practice and vocational rehabilitation (VR). To date there are six archived Webinars: ...
Too many students, especially those with disabilities, lack basic reading and math skills or have serious disciplinary problems in school. In a special issue of Teaching Exceptional Children, edited by AIR's Maurice McInerney, experts from the National Center on Intensive Intervention offer educators practical suggestions to help meet the needs ...
The 2018 Indicators of School Crime and Safety reports that 20 percent of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied at school during the 2017 school year. As more is being learned about the negative psychological and physical effects of bullying, researchers are focusing on how to address the problem. The ...
Every April marks Second Chance Month, an opportunity to recognize why reentry is important for individuals and communities. Learn how AIR is supporting the field of reentry and ensuring that all individuals have an opportunity at a second chance.
In the latest episode of AIR Informs, Irma Perez-Johnson explains why the U.S. Department of Labor’s unemployment statistics may not capture the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce; why an accurate count matters; and what the road to economic recovery may look like.
AIR stands with those seeking justice, equality, and healing. Read a message sent to staff on June 1 from David Myers, AIR President and CEO, and Karen Francis, Director of Diversity and Inclusion.
The COVID pandemic has profoundly disrupted U.S. healthcare. AIR leverages our expertise in data analysis, technical assistance, human-centered design and stakeholder engagement to understand disparities associated with COVID-19 morbidity and mortality and support hospitals serving vulnerable populations. ...
Public awareness of patient safety issues – from surgical errors to miscommunications and misdiagnoses – has grown dramatically. The greatest advances in safety encourage patient engagement, systems improvement, more effective communication and better risk assessment.
Here are the reports, briefs, and infographics from the past year that our website visitors found most insightful and informative.
1-Deeper Learning
AIR's most-read work in 2014 was several studies around deeper learning, the need for students to develop deeper content knowledge and an ability to apply their knowledge and skills in ...
Accurately measuring school climate helps schools identify areas of improvement and choose evidence-based interventions for effecting positive change. Read what our researchers are finding out about how learning environments affect whether students feel—and are—safe, connected, supported, and challenged. ...