This Connecting Research to Practice brief helps educators make informed decisions about English language learners (ELLs) by providing an overview of key research findings, highlighting federal policies related to ELLs, outlining district-level and school-level action opportunities, and listing resources that offer more information. ...
Preparing students for the careers of tomorrow requires policymakers and leaders to engage cross-sector stakeholders (e.g., education, workforce, industry) to create policy environments that support college and career readiness and opportunity for all students. The following resources from the CCRS Center highlight strategies such as using geographic information systems to ...
AIR is working with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to better understand and strengthen the current state of education and career preparedness in Human Resources.
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.
As part of our commitment to addressing the harmful effects of inequality, the AIR Equity Initiative supports and fosters partnerships with those who are directly affected by the inequities we seek to address and those who influence and drive decision-making. Our active and upcoming funding opportunities are here for your ...
The core of AIR's work supporting English learners (ELs) is done through the Center for English Learners. ELs face the challenge of acquiring content knowledge in English at the same time as they acquire English as an additional language.
On the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling that desegregated U.S. schools, AIR is awarding $5.8 million in grants to fund programs and initiatives to create more integrated, equitable education experiences for preK-12 public school students in the U.S.
A program that uses music, drama and dance to teach young students basic math concepts has demonstrated a significant positive effect equivalent to one to two months of learning, according to a new brief from AIR. The brief builds on the results of a randomized-controlled trial of Wolf Trap’s Early ...
More than 20 policy experts from AIR will present at the 39th annual fall conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) taking place November 2-4 in Chicago, IL. This year’s theme, “Measurement Matters: Better Data for Better Decisions,” will focus on the importance of data and ...