Established by AIR nearly 20 years ago, the Center for Special Education Finance (CSEF) has assisted the federal government and many states in measuring special education costs and expenditures and in formulating fiscal policy.
A follow-up to an earlier study of the effects of “deeper learning” in high schools conducted by AIR confirms that students who attended network schools with instruction focused on deeper learning graduate at a higher rate than their peers.
A team of experts from AIR played a key role in writing and producing "The Condition of Education 2012," a congressionally mandated annual report that documents education trends in the United States, from early childhood education and student achievement to postsecondary education and school environment.
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AIR played a key role in developing Education at a Glance 2013, a report produced by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The report analyzes the education systems of the 34 OECD member countries and eight partner countries.
Student achievement depends on an array of factors within and beyond the classroom environment. Even within classrooms, a complex interplay of factors affects achievement. These factors include not only the curriculum but also teaching practices. In this paper, we are interested in two associated pilot programs, consisting of professional development, ...
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.
On the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling that desegregated U.S. schools, AIR is awarding $5.8 million in grants to fund programs and initiatives to create more integrated, equitable education experiences for preK-12 public school students in the U.S.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Community Schools initiative aims to support students, their families, and the broader school community by creating partnerships among district schools and community-based organizations and providers. AIR conducted an evaluation of the implementation of the Community Schools initiative in PPS with all five schools adopting the ...
AIR's district and school consultation services include curriculum audits of districts and schools in corrective action. Learn more about how AIR District Audits have revealed how some schools defy the odds for ELLs who struggle with poverty and English language acquisition.