This spotlight takes a look at the history of Title I, how the program has changed over time, and how it affects children, schools, families and education policy. Experts weigh in on the program's past and future in interviews, briefs, and blogs.
Millions of Americans can’t afford their prescription drugs and often resort to skipping doses or going without critical medications. AIR works with clients at the federal, state, and local levels to identify and implement policies to reduce the cost burden of prescription drugs for patients.
At any given moment, between 60 million and 80 million Americans count on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for health coverage. AIR helps clients translate policy into practice and improve the reach and effectiveness of Medicaid and CHIP.
The complex factors contributing to youth violence in the U.S. and abroad are found at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. Through centers such as the National Resource Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention and the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, AIR provides resources ...
The science of learning and development (SoLD) is a cross-disciplinary body of knowledge that describes how people learn and develop. AIR is part of the SoLD Alliance, which serves as a resource to connect and support leaders in research, practice, and policy to transform America’s education systems and achieve equity ...
Raising awareness and increasing the understanding of mental health can change the way society views and responds to this complex issue. AIR promotes positive mental health through school and community-based approaches involving youth, families, school, health care providers, and other stakeholders.
More than 45 million Americans live in rural areas. Rural residents often encounter barriers to healthcare, including provider shortages or traveling long distances. AIR leverages expertise in data analysis, technical assistance, human-centered design and stakeholder engagement to understand and help solve the healthcare challenges facing rural communities. ...
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 ...
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. ...
President Obama’s proposed federal budget would increase funding for many education initiatives, programs for homeless veterans and disabled workers, technology training for teachers, and other programs. What does research and evidence say about these programs' effectiveness and value?