The authors of this paper provide a summary overview of what is already known and what is needed to learn about item types for future NAEP assessments.
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.
The Native American and Alaska Native Children in School discretionary grants program aims to reduce the persistent achievement gap between Native American and Alaska Native youth and their peers in reading and English language arts and college readiness in reading. This qualitative study examined the types of activities grantees funded, ...
This collection of policy briefs was prepared for Getting from Facts to Policy: A California Education Policy Convening, hosted by EdSource in October 2007.
AIR is releasing an easy to understand research brief describing the results of a rigorous, federally funded study of students who took an online Algebra I course. The study found that eighth-grade students who are "algebra ready" and took an online course outperformed their peers in algebra knowledge and ...
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.
Georgia has long believed that work-based learning is the best vehicle to teach students employability skills. Learn more about Georgia’s approach to work-based learning standards and how its structure plays a part in the success of their program.
AIR was instrumental in developing key U.S. data for Education at a Glance 2016, a report released today by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report analyzes the educational systems of 35 OECD and 11 partner countries on educational measures ranging from enrollment and graduation to employment ...