Martin Hooper is a principal researcher at AIR. Since joining AIR in October 2018, Dr. Hooper has been involved in researching NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) and international large-scale assessment methodologies with a special focus on context questionnaires and trend analysis. Dr. Hooper also supports the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the management of ...
Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers are uniquely positioned to improve college and career readiness for all students, and yet major federal and state education reforms, such as the Common Core State Standards, teacher evaluation and ESEA flexibility have paid insufficient attention to direct supports for CTE teachers.
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Rachel Garrett is a managing researcher at AIR with a focus on quantitative analysis and methodology. Her major areas of research include educator effectiveness, English learners, math learning and instruction, and educational applications of technology.Dr. Garrett currently serves as the project director for a randomized efficacy study of a technology-enhanced, ...
Robert Schwarzhaupt is a quantitative researcher at AIR, where he seeks to broaden participation in CS and STEM by examining PK-12 teacher preparation, instruction, and professional development, particularly for underserved and underrepresented groups.
AIR experts Courtney Tanenbaum and Kirk Walters will participate in the STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference, hosted by U.S. News & World Report in San Diego June 29-July 1. Dr. Tanenbaum will discuss engaging girls in science and Dr. Walters will address recent trends in professional development for math teachers. ...
AIR experts will offer presentations on a variety of workplace and training issues at the annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), being held April 27-29, 2017 in Orlando, FL. The 2017 SIOP conference, focused around the theme, “Exploring New Frontiers,” will provide more than 4,200 ...
International experts on the subjects of numeracy and math education will convene in Alexandria, Va. July 13-15 for the 22nd Annual Conference of Adults Learning Maths – An International Forum, sponsored by AIR. The conference features several AIR researchers, and focuses on the importance of math literacy in everyday life. ...
The Plan, Do, Study, Act Process is central to the improvement of instructional routines. Watch one of the Better Math Teaching Network members in real time and in a real classroom setting introduce the Plan, Do, Study, Act, or PDSA, process.