Juanita Hicks is a senior researcher at AIR. Her primary responsibilities include contributing to general research of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and specifically towards the exploration of process data from computer-based assessments. Dr. Hicks has extensive experience in educational research and educational measurement as it pertains to ...
As we look back over 2018, AIR's Professional Services Division reflects on the progress we’ve made in fulfilling our mission of conducting and applying the best behavioral and social science research, evaluation, and technical assistance towards improving people’s lives, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged. ...
Lisa B. Hsin is a developmental scientist and senior researcher at AIR, where she develops and contributes to a range of education research and technical assistance projects. Her major areas of focus include English learners, language and literacy learning, and impact variation.Currently, Dr. Hsin leads and contributes to analysis, design, ...
Ebru Erberber is a principal researcher at AIR. Dr. Erberber has more than 20 years of experience in large-scale comparative studies of educational achievement. In her current position, she serves as the project leader for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Teaching and Learning International ...
Shannon Keuter is a senior researcher at AIR. Keuter’s focus is on measurement and data collection, with extensive experience training data collectors. Her area of expertise is in early childhood education research, primarily in language development. She also leads and collaborates on direct tasks and projects in technical assistance for ...
China’s schools have a strong focus on academic achievement, and there is increasing concern that other important aspects of student development are being overlooked. AIR is monitoring and evaluating UNICEF's Child Friendly Schools model, which provides a rights-based, inclusive environment that meets the needs of the whole child. ...
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 ...