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.
David Seidenfeld, a researcher with extensive experience designing and implementing evaluations of international economic, health and education programs, has been named Senior Vice President for the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Seidenfeld leads AIR’s International Development Division, oversees its Technology Services and Data Science practices, and serves as executive liaison ...
All public and private educational settings should provide nurturing environments that support student learning and development. Unfortunately, some students with emotional and behavioral challenges and disorders experience seclusion or restraint instead.
Seclusion is the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student cannot leave. ...
AIR’s National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments has released a training toolkit on teenage dating abuse for instructional support personnel, such as guidance counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and other professionals. Research shows that schools can make a difference in preventing interpersonal teen violence. ...
As ambulatory surgery becomes a more common alternative to inpatient hospitalization, this study identifies the realm of risk factors associated with surgical site infections at ambulatory surgery centers; and recommends interventions to reduce the likelihood of such infections due the most common risk factors: Infection control practices and communications ...
AIR’s mission is to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better, more equitable world. That ideal is the driving force that motivates our staff. Learn more about our vision, culture, and values.
The AIR Center for Addiction Research and Effective Solutions (AIR CARES) is offering a webinar series featuring experts in the addiction field and focusing on specific social determinants of health and their relationship to substance use disorder and overdose.
Dawn Dolby is a principal technical assistance consultant specializing in district and school improvement services. Dolby has nearly 25 years of educational experience as a teacher, professional development trainer, and school improvement specialist. At Learning Point Associates, she provided technical assistance for states and districts in need of improvement, worked ...
Katherine Hughes is a principal researcher in the Research and Evaluation division of AIR. She has extensive experience in qualitative research; leading and managing large, multi-component research projects; and writing for and presenting to varied audiences. Her work has addressed the high school-to-college transition, college readiness, dual enrollment, career and ...
AIR’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion begins from within, and our Employee Resource Groups are an important structure that supports our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. These voluntary, employee-led groups are based on shared characteristics, interests, or life experiences.