Infusing more technology and innovation to boost progress in education research and development may mean creating a new National Center for Advanced Development in Education (NCADE). AIR education experts, Laura Hamilton and Orrin Murray share lessons learned from similar investments, such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). ...
Effort will be highlighted at White House event on May 1. Reducing bias and advancing equity in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) fields is an essential part of a broader national commitment to strengthen innovation, increase opportunity, and create a more equitable world. To support this effort, the American ...
This brief draws on dialogue and investigation among the district practitioners, researchers, and policymakers participating in the California Collaborative on District Reform. It discusses ways in which districts can approach mathematics education given the current fiscal and political context in California. ...
Carlos Rodriguez, a principal research scientist at AIR and an expert on efforts to support diversity among college students seeking degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), will participate in the keynote panel discussion on Thursday, September 15, 2011 that begins the Global Diversity Leadership Conference at Harvard University. ...
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.
This report shows the results of AIR's review of the Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering (REESE) program's evaluation portfolio.
AIR is developing a tool to identify barriers and leakages in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education pipeline with an audit tool that identifies specific factors contributing to the low completion rates of STEM students. The tool will help locate specific problems within institutions and their STEM departments. ...
For over 25 years, scientists have studied the impact of children’s gender stereotypes about abilities in STEM. AIR experts are conducting a meta-analysis of the existing research for a National Science Foundation study seeking to clarify ambiguous findings regarding gender stereotypes in the STEM fields. ...
Over a million adults participate in programs each year that are designed to improve their literacy, English proficiency, and other foundational skills that will prepare them for further education and rewarding jobs. The Collaborative Research for Educating Adults with Technology Enhancements (CREATE Adult Skills Network) is designed to facilitate the ...