On September 22, 2022, AIR will present Preventing Intergenerational Transmission of Substance Use Disorder, the fifth webinar in a series from AIR CARES. This webinar will review the evidence to support an increased focus on parental social determinants of health in the child welfare system in response to parental substance ...
Deworm the World, an organization devoted to improving school attendance and student learning in developing countries by reducing the number of children infected with parasitic worms, has moved its headquarters to the corporate offices of the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in Washington, D.C. AIR committed to support the organization ...
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.
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 ...
One person's injury or illness can affect a community at all levels. The Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury or Illness Network (RETAIN) project aims to increase employment retention and labor force participation of individuals who acquire, and/or are at risk of developing, disabilities that inhibit their ability to work. ...
Oklahoma is facing a severe shortage of teachers. Professional development is one potential channel for attracting new teachers, increasing teacher retention, and improving retained teachers’ effectiveness. But a dearth of data about professional development in Oklahoma schools is hindering the state’s efforts to plan for and effectively support teacher professional ...
Karen Francis is a vice president and the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at AIR. Dr. Francis leads AIR’s overall DEI efforts through the implementation of the DEI framework and strategic pillars focused on workforce and work environment; cultural and linguistic competence; identity, brand, and thematic research; and growth ...
Ethiopia hosts more than 900,000 registered refugees and asylum seekers. To help displaced populations build sustainable livelihoods, UNICEF implemented the Building Self-Reliance for Refugees and Vulnerable Host Communities by Improved Sustainable Basic Social Service Delivery (BSRP) in five refugee-hosting regions of Ethiopia. AIR provided an impact evaluation of a BSRP ...
A team of experts with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) worked closely with the National PTA and Cable in the Classroom in developing a guide for families to help deal with the effect media can have on children.