AIR has created a plain-language FAQ that addresses a variety of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to make information accessible and comprehensible to everyone, regardless of education level or background.
While best-in-class sectoral programs have successfully raised participants’ long-term earnings, far too few individuals are able to reap the benefits of participating in these programs. The PROMISE Center at AIR is dedicated to learning what may work to help integrate these underserved populations into a vital workforce ecosystem. ...
International experts on the subjects of numeracy and math education will convene in Alexandria, Va. July 13-15 for the 22nd Annual Conference of Adults Learning Maths – An International Forum, sponsored by AIR. The conference features several AIR researchers, and focuses on the importance of math literacy in everyday life. ...
The Plan, Do, Study, Act Process is central to the improvement of instructional routines. Watch one of the Better Math Teaching Network members in real time and in a real classroom setting introduce the Plan, Do, Study, Act, or PDSA, process.
Holly DePatie is a research associate at AIR with experience supporting research design and implementation. They primarily serve as a project manager on projects that focus on health equity and social determinants of health. They have interest in making research more inclusive, representative, and accessible for all demographics.They have experience ...
Computer science (CS) is rapidly becoming a required subject in many schools, and this introduces a need for many teachers to teach CS. Finding ways to increase and diversify the CS teaching force is a critical ongoing effort in CS education.
In partnership with Teach For America (TFA) and University of ...
Since January 1, 2014, consumers and small businesses have had access to new health insurance Marketplaces (or Exchanges). Consumers in every state and the District of Columbia are able to buy qualified health plans available through their state’s Marketplace. This report describes the results of AIR consumer website usability testing, ...
Health and human service systems are increasingly interested in adopting a public health approach to promote child wellbeing and prevent adverse childhood experiences. Unfortunately, adopting a public health approach to the myriad health and social issues of young children has proven difficult. Many child-serving systems do not know where to ...
The Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT) is a partnership between AIR, Gallaudet University, and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). N-CHATT trains people affected by hearing loss to support and empower individuals in their communities to find, evaluate, use, and advocate for hearing assistive technology. ...
This research brief shares findings related to participants’ awareness of xenotransplantation as a potential future kidney transplant option in light of recent advancements. We also discuss what the participants perceived as the benefits and risks of xenotransplantation as well as their recommendations for when and how patients, families, and clinicians ...