AIR developed a systematic, transparent, evidence-based protocol to review and translate the extant research about juvenile drug courts and related interventions into comprehensive, reasonable, actionable, understandable, and measurable guidelines.
The Career and Technical Education Policy Exchange (CTEx) at Georgia State University provides policymakers with direct and actionable evidence to inform the future of CTE in U.S. high schools. CALDER at AIR is participating in the second iteration of CTEx to broaden the scope of its action-oriented research agenda. ...
Since 2004, San Francisco expanded preschool access for children in San Francisco County, regardless of family income through its Preschool for All (PFA) initiative. In December 2005, AIR began a joint process evaluation to assess the implementation of PFA in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. The process evaluation was ...
Recent research suggests that some teacher characteristics are differentially associated with improved outcomes for students with disabilities. This research project explores the relationships between career and technical education teacher certification, pathways, and preservice experiences and long-term outcomes for students with disabilities. ...
The Wisconsin Reading Excellence and Demonstration of Success (READS) initiative was launched by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in 1999–2000 in an effort to positively affect student reading achievement and reduce the number of referrals to special education in READS-funded schools through the implementation of comprehensive reading programs. This ...
Created in 1985 by the USAID and the U.S. Department of State after devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides near real-time analysis on famine threats in more than 38 highly vulnerable countries around the world.
Kimetrica, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIR, manages FEWS NET’s Data Hub, ...
The Texas Education Agency created the Texas Ninth Grade Transition and Intervention Program to ease the transition of at-risk students into high school and increase the likelihood that they graduate on time and are prepared for college and careers. The comprehensive evaluation conducted by AIR and its partner found that ...
USAID's Livelihoods for Resilience activity in Ethiopia focused on supporting and enhancing livelihood opportunities for chronically food-insecure households. To assess the L4R activity’s progress and effectiveness, a consortium consisting of AIR, Save the Children, and Tango International, implemented a quarterly Recurrent Monitoring Study. ...
Veteran status has been associated with increased rates of interpersonal violence, with veterans perpetrating violence up to three times as much as civilians, which can be largely attributed to combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder or to a prior history of trauma. Strength at Home is a relationship-strengthening intervention for veterans/service members ...
Virginia's vocational rehabilitation agencies offer individuals with disabilities a new way to navigate their careers. Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities (CPID) helps individuals with disabilities obtain new skills and credentials to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations. ...