California students who had attended Transitional Kindergarten were more advanced than their peers in language, literacy, mathematics and executive function, early results of a study by AIR show. The differences amount to as much as a five-month head start in kindergarten. Transitional Kindergarten grew out of California’s Kindergarten Readiness Act, ...
Juan Bonilla is a managing economist and project execution lead for the International Development Division at AIR. He studies agricultural development, nutrition, social protection, and education policy in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
A study looking at the short-term economic impact of federal dollars earmarked for university research finds that less than 20 percent is spent on faculty, with much of the funding used to purchase goods and services from small businesses nationwide. AIR economist Dr. Julia Lane, one of the lead authors, ...
The intent of contemporary standards-based education reform is to ensure that learners have access to instruction that supports them in developing the skills necessary for success. While the K–12 standards provide a strong foundation, adult learners need specific knowledge and skills to meet the demands of postsecondary training and employment ...
The Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIACC) is a cyclical, large-scale, direct household assessment that compares the basic skills and competencies of adults around the world. It measures relationships between individuals’ backgrounds and cognitive skills in the areas of literacy, numeracy and problem-solving. AIR provides technical, analytical, and ...
David Seidenfeld is a senior vice president and leads AIR's International Development Division, overseeing a portfolio of more than 50 active research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects in low- and middle-income countries around the globe. He also oversees AIR’s Technology Solutions and data science practices and is the executive liaison ...
AIR and a panel of experts convened on Thursday, April 20 for a discussion on building resilience and sustainable livelihoods in displaced communities.
Jessica Heppen, a nationally recognized expert in education research, policy, and practice, is the president & CEO of AIR. Dr. Heppen been with AIR for 20 years and, in that time, has held several key roles during her tenure.
Taxpayer subsidies that cover the operating costs of most colleges and universities ranges from around $8,000 to more than $100,000 for each bachelor's degree awarded, with most public institutions averaging more than $60,000 per degree, according to an analysis by AIR and Nexus Research and Policy Center. ...
The Lead IDEA Center helps early childhood and PreK-12 leaders effectively implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and improve systems serving children with disabilities and their families.