The Bridges Collaborative provides a unique opportunity to explore desegregation and integration efforts in diverse contexts and address some of the gaps in the research. Through this work, we sought both to address gaps in the research and to serve the needs and interests of Bridges Collaborative members. ...
What are evidence standards for evaluating math and science programs? Join experts from AIR for an engaging webinar about evidence standards. Presenters will discuss the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tiers of Evidence and the What Works Clearinghouse evidence rating system and how these evidence standards relate to evaluating math ...
What is summer STEM? Hands-on programs that teach science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that engage young people and fight the summer learning loss that especially affects the nation’s most vulnerable children and youth. In this blog post, Elizabeth Devaney and Courtney Tanenbaum share what we’re learning about successful ...
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.
STEM degree production in the U.S. is not keeping pace with the demand for STEM talent. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are underrepresented in the STEM disciplines—the largest untapped STEM talent pools in the United States.
Practitioners working to advance educational equity increasingly understand that culturally inclusive practices are essential in creating environments where diverse students experience belonging and success. However, strategies for effectively and sustainably integrating these practices into the fabric of education remain elusive. U.S. educational practices are largely centered on white, middle-class norms, ...
Tonie Sadler is a researcher in the Workforce Division at AIR and has over 10 years of research and practice experience in human services working with the disability community focused on disability equity and improving disability programs and policies. Her research focuses on understanding how disability policies and health services ...
Roman Ruiz is a senior researcher, higher education subject matter expert, and project leader at AIR. He holds more than 14 years of experience in the field of higher education, specializing in issues related to college and career readiness, student financial aid, policies and practices designed to improve college student ...