The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Apex Air Entry and Exit Reengineering (AEER) program supports Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in implementing a biometric capability to verify the departure of foreign nationals leaving from U.S. air ports of entry. AIR developed an evaluation framework to assess the impact of including ...
The initiatives to enhance adult learning program accountability and assessment systems of the following states are described in this paper: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Oregon, Texas, Washington, West Virginia.
This study examines the literacy skills of adults and compares the literacy skills of workers with different types of training by conducting a data analysis of the 2003 assessment data.
In this first of two blogs on apprenticeships in the U.S., AIR senior researcher Marjorie Cohen discusses how the U.S. might benefit from implementing the European model of registered apprenticeships.
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.
Marcela A. K. Movit is a senior researcher at AIR. She brings with her expertise in the areas of adult learning, professional development and training, and English language learners. She has played a significant role in the development of several training modules for the California Adult Literacy Professional Development (CALPRO) ...
Cheryl Harris is a senior technical assistance consultant at AIR. Her current work involves providing technical assistance for the Texas (TXCC) and Southeast (SECC) Comprehensive Centers, addressing state and local capacity building in school improvement and key content areas. This work includes assisting states and their statewide systems of support ...
Christina Curnow has more than 20 years of experience consulting and conducting research related to workforce performance and engagement. Dr. Curnow's areas of expertise include job analysis and competency modeling, test development and validation, technology enabled learning, leader development and training, workforce analytics, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Her research ...
There is huge participation by foreign-born adults in the adult education system. This final report from the Transitioning English Language Learners (TELL) study identified models for transitioning ELLs and implications for programming that included recommendations for curriculum and instruction, program design and evaluation, professional development and teacher training, and state ...
Programs that attempt to fill workforce shortages and ease college prices by “forgiving” or repaying college loans are increasingly popular politically, but a new report shows that the jury is still out on their effectiveness. Known as workforce-contingent financial aid, these programs provide money for college in exchange for an ...