The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a system of international assessments that focuses on 15-year-olds' capabilities in reading literacy, mathematics literacy and science literacy.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law in March 2021, has provided a wide range of supports to help the United States bear the economic impact of the pandemic, including allocating $2 billion for the unemployment insurance (UI) system. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration ...
Stephanie Cronen is a managing researcher at AIR. Dr. Cronen’s work during the past 20+ years has focused largely on managing and conducting large-scale research studies, including survey research, experimental studies, and mixed-methods studies in adult education, professional development, and workforce preparation. ...
AIR experts Mark Schneider and Courtney Tanenbaum will participate in the STEM Solutions National Leadership Conference, hosted by U.S. News & World Report, in Baltimore May 18-20. The conference brings together national leaders and experts looking to increase the participation of women, minorities, veterans and underserved populations in science, technology, ...
Fuchs Tutoring at the American Institutes for Research is a suite of professional learning services designed to help educators implement high-quality, effective tutoring and intervention programs in schools.
The rapid growth in opioid overdoses has put a spotlight on prescribing patterns, with increased pressure on clinicians to reduce opioid prescribing, especially for long-term management of chronic, noncancer pain. As part of a grant provided by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), AIR is working ...
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.
Behavioral insights draw on psychology, cognitive science, social science, and research to understand how people make decisions. In this video, AIR Principal Researcher Samia Amin explains why the use of behavioral insights has become increasingly important in the public sector.
To support the future workforce, AIR is not only evaluating how emerging technologies impact the integrity of learning, but also how these technologies can be leveraged to improve learning within postsecondary education institutions and workplaces. Through several projects and initiatives, AIR is committed to exploring the complex inter-relationships, and bridging ...
Big data has entered the field of education increasingly over the last decade. The most important factor for this increase is the introduction of online/digital learning and assessment environments. AIR is working with NCES to maximize the potential of this data to deepen our understanding of student behavior and assessment ...