In this blog post, published as part of the work of the Midwest Comprehensive Center, Marguerite Huber discusses an effort to create a centerpiece of support for teachers and districts implementing Minnesota state standards.
A new study of turnaround schools in California has found that successful schools tend to use instructional strategies focused on student subgroups, emphasizing teacher collaboration, and having strong leadership as part of their key strategies to improve performance.
For many decades, high schools focused on preparing students for either postsecondary education or entry-level jobs. Newer models integrate the two. AIR partnered with the Texas Education Agency to examine the impact on student outcomes of Texas House Bill 5, which placed greater emphasis on career preparation. ...
Washington is taking a close look at Title II, Part A (Title IIA) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as Congress debates reauthorization. A new Title IIA would make certain that state, district, and school leaders have the capacity required to manage professional development activities and resources more ...
Experts from AIR and IMPAQ will present at several sessions during the annual Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) research conference, being held virtually November 11-13, 2020. Staff will contribute to 21 live sessions on a variety of conference tracks, including Health; Education; Natural Resource, Energy and Environmental ...
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.