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.
Experts from AIR will present at several sessions during the 2024 Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) National Conference, being held March 17-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The theme of this year’s conference is “Adult Education: Together in Harmony,” and will provide best practices and training ...
The coronavirus pandemic has affected how we live, work, and thrive—and reminded us of the vast inequities that persist in our culture. Research and evidence can be a path forward through these uncertain times and help us improve the lives of individuals, communities, and society. Here are some highlights of ...
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 ...
Homelessness can exacerbate substance use disorder (SUD) and can be a consequence of SUD. AIR CARES brings a depth of experience on homelessness, housing, and trauma-informed work.
Experts from AIR will lead and participate in several presentations at the Council for Exceptional Children’s 2020 Special Education Convention and Expo, which will be held Feb. 5-8 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The annual convention is one of the nation’s largest gatherings of special education researchers, ...
In December 2018, Michigan secured a Preschool Development Grant and began the required completion of a statewide needs assessment of the state’s early childhood mixed delivery system to inform in-depth strategic planning to increase the availability and quality of programs and supports for children birth to age 5 and their ...
In 2021, AIR launched the AIR Equity Initiative, a five-year, $100M+ investment in behavioral and social science research and technical assistance to address the underlying causes of systemic inequities and to increase opportunities for people and communities.
The Early Childhood Longitudinal Studies (ECLS) program offers the first nationally representative study of early childhood development and education in the United States. The ECLS program currently has three separate longitudinal studies fielded by the National Center for Education Statistics: The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998–99; the ...
Homeschooling in the United States increased between 1999 and 2012, although nearly 97 percent of the nation’s 56 million students from kindergarten through high school attend public or private schools, according to a new report from AIR and the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. ...