The initiatives to enhance adult learning program accountability and assessment systems of the following states are described in this paper: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Oregon, Texas, Washington, West Virginia.
Opioid settlement dollars, cannabis tax revenue, and other funding streams have provided an opportunity for some states to consider different ways of investing in solutions to address the overdose crisis and responses to the needs of their communities. The project introduces the MAAPPS process, which seeks to support states in ...
AIR is engaged in two studies related to the Malawi Social Cash Transfer Program, which has been providing monthly unconditional cash grants to ultra-poor and "labor-constrained" households since 2006.
Communities across the country are reporting teacher shortages. But what does it mean, and what does research tell us about how to solve the problem? We’ve shared our perspective on this issue and now we want to hear yours. Join @EdPolicyAIR and AIR experts @JennyDeMonte and @EllenSherratt for a Twitter ...
District leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of working with their peers in other districts to tackle their most pressing challenges. Without careful attention to the factors that help cross-district learning occur, however, education leaders looking to achieve systemwide change may fail to capitalize on the potential of working together ...
Rural educators in the Northeast Region are beginning to implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. For the implementation to be successful, teachers reported needing more time to collaborate and increased access to high-quality curricula and professional development opportunities.
The popular television show "Abbott Elementary" features situations that are very relatable to educators, Cheryl Krohn, a former teacher and principal, writes. Now an AIR senior TA consultant, Krohn explores how the show is a gesture of appreciation for teachers and offers some suggestions for how to truly thank teachers ...