A new report prepared by experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education examines how five school districts measured teacher effectiveness and used effectiveness information in human resource policies.
Experts from AIR will present at several sessions during the annual Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management research conference. AIR experts will discuss a variety of topics in the areas of education and workforce development, including educator licensing and deployment; transitions to careers among low-income youth; the impacts of ...
In collaboration with our partners, government leaders, and field experts, AIR has worked to strengthen the evidence base, provide evidence-backed equity resources, and support equal access to programs that can help people and communities thrive.
Decades of research show that whole child approaches to learning, which emphasize a positive school climate; an integrated approach to social, emotional, and academic learning; and wraparound services are essential to students' academic and life success and can reduce the negative effects of poverty on achievement. Speakers at this briefing ...
AIR experts will explore a multitude of education research topics during the 40th annual Association for Education Finance and Policy conference taking place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., February 26-28. The theme of the conference is Research Informing Practice, Practice Informing Research and will examine trends ...
This National High School Center research brief outlines existing barriers regarding teacher expectations, tracking, and placement of English language learners and offers key policies and useful strategies in building capacity and developing learning environments conducive for all students in obtaining academic success. ...
States and schools receiving funding under a $7 billion Obama administration investment in Race to the Top and School Improvement Grants generally used more of the education principles embedded in those programs than those not receiving such grants, a new report released by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of ...
The American Institutes for Research, which has been conducting scientifically rigorous evaluations since 1946, has established a new State and Local Evaluation Center to marshal the organization's broad expertise and deep resources to support state education agencies and district offices as they decide whether to keep, revise, or end a ...