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Finding What Works: AIR’s History of Developing Insights to Drive Improvements to Practice and Policy | American Institutes for Research
Since 1946, AIR has worked diligently for the American people as a trusted government contractor and grantee. A nonpartisan social and behavioral science research organization, AIR has been committed ...
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All Americans want great schools, affordable, high-quality health care, safe neighborhoods, and good jobs.
AI is changing the way students learn and educators work—and AIR is helping schools make sense of it. Check out our research, guidance and projects on #AIinEducation. 👇
🔗 https://www.air.org/our-work/education/education-technology-artificial-intelligence
#EdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation
🔗 https://www.air.org/our-work/education/education-technology-artificial-intelligence
#EdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
AI is changing the way students learn and educators work—and AIR is helping schools make sense of it. Check out our research, guidance and projects on #AIinEducation. 👇
🔗 https://www.air.org/our-work/education/education-technology-artificial-intelligence
#EdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation
🔗 https://www.air.org/our-work/education/education-technology-artificial-intelligence
#EdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEducation
Special education funding isn’t just a federal issue. In a recent guest column with Barrett & Greene Inc., AIR's Tammy Kolbe explores the impact states have on funding #SpecialEd and challenges they face: https://www.greenebarrett.com/guest-column/special-education-funding-where-the-real-risk-lies
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Special education funding isn’t just a federal issue. In a recent guest column with Barrett & Greene Inc., AIR's Tammy Kolbe explores the impact states have on funding #SpecialEd and challenges they face: https://www.greenebarrett.com/guest-column/special-education-funding-where-the-real-risk-lies
Jan 13, 1pm ET: AIR’s & @caldercenter.bsky.social Dan Goldhaber (@cedr.bsky.social) joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for updated insights on federal K–12 policy and why accountability matters.
Background report: https://bit.ly/3LEiW8i
Livestream: https://bit.ly/4qdNeOe
Background report: https://bit.ly/3LEiW8i
Livestream: https://bit.ly/4qdNeOe
Data and Assessments in K-12 Education
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation believes in the power of data, assessments, and accountability in ensuring all kids have access to a high-quality education.
www.uschamberfoundation.org
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Jan 13, 1pm ET: AIR’s & @caldercenter.bsky.social Dan Goldhaber (@cedr.bsky.social) joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for updated insights on federal K–12 policy and why accountability matters.
Background report: https://bit.ly/3LEiW8i
Livestream: https://bit.ly/4qdNeOe
Background report: https://bit.ly/3LEiW8i
Livestream: https://bit.ly/4qdNeOe
AIR works with foundations to design strategies, build evidence, and help grantees strengthen and grow their programs. Together, we’re turning insights into meaningful change. 🌟
Learn more: www.air.org/foundations
Learn more: www.air.org/foundations
January 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
AIR works with foundations to design strategies, build evidence, and help grantees strengthen and grow their programs. Together, we’re turning insights into meaningful change. 🌟
Learn more: www.air.org/foundations
Learn more: www.air.org/foundations
AIR’s Deborah Moroney discussed a @nationalacademies.org report she chaired showing the value of out-of-school time programs for youth development. Read more via the @wallacefoundation.bsky.social: https://wallacefoundation.org/resource/article/time-has-come-youth-development
January 7, 2026 at 9:12 PM
AIR’s Deborah Moroney discussed a @nationalacademies.org report she chaired showing the value of out-of-school time programs for youth development. Read more via the @wallacefoundation.bsky.social: https://wallacefoundation.org/resource/article/time-has-come-youth-development
@sparccenter.bsky.social research shows why #SpecialEd teachers leave: lack of support. PA’s Attract‑Prepare‑Retain initiative is fixing that with targeted mentoring and training (and early results from @caldercenter.bsky.social). More w/ AIR's Allison Gilmour in @edweek.org: https://bit.ly/3MYcQAa
Inside One State's Bold Plan to Keep Special Education Teachers
Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities.
www.edweek.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
@sparccenter.bsky.social research shows why #SpecialEd teachers leave: lack of support. PA’s Attract‑Prepare‑Retain initiative is fixing that with targeted mentoring and training (and early results from @caldercenter.bsky.social). More w/ AIR's Allison Gilmour in @edweek.org: https://bit.ly/3MYcQAa
New year, same mission: generate evidence, apply solutions, and improve lives. Here’s to 2026! 🎆
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
New year, same mission: generate evidence, apply solutions, and improve lives. Here’s to 2026! 🎆
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
Medicaid work requirements are coming in 2027. What can states learn from the challenges of Medicaid Unwinding? AIR experts weigh in: https://www.air.org/resource/blog-post/unwinding-work-requirements-what-states-can-learn-prepare-next-big-medicaid
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Medicaid work requirements are coming in 2027. What can states learn from the challenges of Medicaid Unwinding? AIR experts weigh in: https://www.air.org/resource/blog-post/unwinding-work-requirements-what-states-can-learn-prepare-next-big-medicaid
Looking for some meaningful holiday reading? ❄️
Catch up on AIR’s latest newsletter: IDEA at 50, AI in STEM education, air quality and student success, and more.
🔗 https://icont.ac/51bBk
Catch up on AIR’s latest newsletter: IDEA at 50, AI in STEM education, air quality and student success, and more.
🔗 https://icont.ac/51bBk
December 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Looking for some meaningful holiday reading? ❄️
Catch up on AIR’s latest newsletter: IDEA at 50, AI in STEM education, air quality and student success, and more.
🔗 https://icont.ac/51bBk
Catch up on AIR’s latest newsletter: IDEA at 50, AI in STEM education, air quality and student success, and more.
🔗 https://icont.ac/51bBk
Youth voices are reshaping justice reform.
Through the Bay Area Youth Participatory Evaluation Project, AIR and UVA's Youth Nex partnered with youth researchers to strengthen diversion programs and build systems rooted in belonging.
👉 Read their blogs: https://bit.ly/3YCS9Mw
Through the Bay Area Youth Participatory Evaluation Project, AIR and UVA's Youth Nex partnered with youth researchers to strengthen diversion programs and build systems rooted in belonging.
👉 Read their blogs: https://bit.ly/3YCS9Mw
December 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Youth voices are reshaping justice reform.
Through the Bay Area Youth Participatory Evaluation Project, AIR and UVA's Youth Nex partnered with youth researchers to strengthen diversion programs and build systems rooted in belonging.
👉 Read their blogs: https://bit.ly/3YCS9Mw
Through the Bay Area Youth Participatory Evaluation Project, AIR and UVA's Youth Nex partnered with youth researchers to strengthen diversion programs and build systems rooted in belonging.
👉 Read their blogs: https://bit.ly/3YCS9Mw
What’s new in health care? Expanded HSA eligibility, pediatric care challenges, suicide prevention progress, and more—all in our latest AIR Health News: https://icont.ac/51bDI
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
What’s new in health care? Expanded HSA eligibility, pediatric care challenges, suicide prevention progress, and more—all in our latest AIR Health News: https://icont.ac/51bDI
How do we create better opportunities for all? At AIR, we spent 2025 driving change, building partnerships, and expanding the evidence base on critical issues—from health and education to artificial intelligence.
Explore the highlights: https://bit.ly/4qlGJZE
Explore the highlights: https://bit.ly/4qlGJZE
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
How do we create better opportunities for all? At AIR, we spent 2025 driving change, building partnerships, and expanding the evidence base on critical issues—from health and education to artificial intelligence.
Explore the highlights: https://bit.ly/4qlGJZE
Explore the highlights: https://bit.ly/4qlGJZE
⭐ Best wishes for a peaceful and joyous holiday season ⭐
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
⭐ Best wishes for a peaceful and joyous holiday season ⭐
Traditional grading can reflect life circumstances more than actual learning, triggering unintended barriers to student success. In @edsource.org, Joel Knudson outlines how districts can use evidence to refine grading systems for fairer outcomes. https://bit.ly/4iX5A3e
COMMENTARY: How to improve California’s flawed course-grading system
Attempts to address inequitable grading, while well-intentioned, can go awry if districts don't bring all stakeholders to the table to work out standards most people can agree on.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Traditional grading can reflect life circumstances more than actual learning, triggering unintended barriers to student success. In @edsource.org, Joel Knudson outlines how districts can use evidence to refine grading systems for fairer outcomes. https://bit.ly/4iX5A3e
Fifty years ago, IDEA transformed education by guaranteeing access for students with disabilities. AIR's Allison Gilmour reflects on the law’s impact and what’s next for special education. https://www.educationnext.org/idea-at-50-landmark-federal-law-ensured-access-students-disabilities/
IDEA at 50
The landmark federal law ensured access for students with disabilities. Now it’s time to focus on outcomes.
www.educationnext.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Fifty years ago, IDEA transformed education by guaranteeing access for students with disabilities. AIR's Allison Gilmour reflects on the law’s impact and what’s next for special education. https://www.educationnext.org/idea-at-50-landmark-federal-law-ensured-access-students-disabilities/
How are educators approaching AI in K–12 classrooms? During #CSEdWeek, we’re highlighting insights from our recent study on AI trends in education, based on a statewide survey of computer science teachers and administrators in Pennsylvania.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/44IO1yf
Learn more: https://bit.ly/44IO1yf
December 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
How are educators approaching AI in K–12 classrooms? During #CSEdWeek, we’re highlighting insights from our recent study on AI trends in education, based on a statewide survey of computer science teachers and administrators in Pennsylvania.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/44IO1yf
Learn more: https://bit.ly/44IO1yf
How can AI help STEM educators boost engagement and improve learning outcomes?
AIR's Joey Wilson shares insights on the STEMconnector vodcast—covering lesson planning, real-time feedback, and ethical considerations.
🎙️ Tune in: https://bit.ly/4aK97zL
AIR's Joey Wilson shares insights on the STEMconnector vodcast—covering lesson planning, real-time feedback, and ethical considerations.
🎙️ Tune in: https://bit.ly/4aK97zL
December 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
How can AI help STEM educators boost engagement and improve learning outcomes?
AIR's Joey Wilson shares insights on the STEMconnector vodcast—covering lesson planning, real-time feedback, and ethical considerations.
🎙️ Tune in: https://bit.ly/4aK97zL
AIR's Joey Wilson shares insights on the STEMconnector vodcast—covering lesson planning, real-time feedback, and ethical considerations.
🎙️ Tune in: https://bit.ly/4aK97zL
🌐 From smartphones to AI, computing shapes our lives—but not all students have access to learn these skills.
For #CSEdWeek, our experts highlight lessons from California’s efforts to expand computer science education and support teachers.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4pppsyh
For #CSEdWeek, our experts highlight lessons from California’s efforts to expand computer science education and support teachers.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4pppsyh
December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🌐 From smartphones to AI, computing shapes our lives—but not all students have access to learn these skills.
For #CSEdWeek, our experts highlight lessons from California’s efforts to expand computer science education and support teachers.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4pppsyh
For #CSEdWeek, our experts highlight lessons from California’s efforts to expand computer science education and support teachers.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4pppsyh
Special education staffing challenges vary widely across states. AIR experts explain why one-size-fits-all solutions won’t work—and what targeted policies can do.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/states-face-different-special-education-staffing-challenges-that-require-targeted-responses/
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/states-face-different-special-education-staffing-challenges-that-require-targeted-responses/
States face different special education staffing challenges that require targeted responses | Brookings
Special education teacher turnover varies by state, calling for targeted, locally informed policy solutions.
www.brookings.edu
December 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Special education staffing challenges vary widely across states. AIR experts explain why one-size-fits-all solutions won’t work—and what targeted policies can do.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/states-face-different-special-education-staffing-challenges-that-require-targeted-responses/
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/states-face-different-special-education-staffing-challenges-that-require-targeted-responses/
In the latest AIR Health News:
✔ Medicaid work requirements coming in 2027; what states can learn from the Unwinding
✔ Nearly half of Americans anxious about 2026 health costs
✔ CMS announces big Medicare drug price cuts for 2027
Read more: https://icont.ac/51b3w
✔ Medicaid work requirements coming in 2027; what states can learn from the Unwinding
✔ Nearly half of Americans anxious about 2026 health costs
✔ CMS announces big Medicare drug price cuts for 2027
Read more: https://icont.ac/51b3w
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In the latest AIR Health News:
✔ Medicaid work requirements coming in 2027; what states can learn from the Unwinding
✔ Nearly half of Americans anxious about 2026 health costs
✔ CMS announces big Medicare drug price cuts for 2027
Read more: https://icont.ac/51b3w
✔ Medicaid work requirements coming in 2027; what states can learn from the Unwinding
✔ Nearly half of Americans anxious about 2026 health costs
✔ CMS announces big Medicare drug price cuts for 2027
Read more: https://icont.ac/51b3w
How can schools use AI effectively while protecting student safety, privacy, and limited budgets? AIR's new whitepaper examines how schools distribute and manage student devices—like laptops and tablets—and how those strategies have evolved over time.
https://bit.ly/3Kvd2Wq
https://bit.ly/3Kvd2Wq
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
How can schools use AI effectively while protecting student safety, privacy, and limited budgets? AIR's new whitepaper examines how schools distribute and manage student devices—like laptops and tablets—and how those strategies have evolved over time.
https://bit.ly/3Kvd2Wq
https://bit.ly/3Kvd2Wq
Nov. 29th is the 50th anniversary of #IDEA! 🎉AIR's Lindsey Hayes explains why #TeacherPrep is key to fulfilling its promise—and how innovative pathways can strengthen the profession.
Read the Q&A: https://www.air.org/resource/qa/role-teacher-preparation-fulfilling-promise-idea
Read the Q&A: https://www.air.org/resource/qa/role-teacher-preparation-fulfilling-promise-idea
November 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Nov. 29th is the 50th anniversary of #IDEA! 🎉AIR's Lindsey Hayes explains why #TeacherPrep is key to fulfilling its promise—and how innovative pathways can strengthen the profession.
Read the Q&A: https://www.air.org/resource/qa/role-teacher-preparation-fulfilling-promise-idea
Read the Q&A: https://www.air.org/resource/qa/role-teacher-preparation-fulfilling-promise-idea
#Thanksgiving reminds us that progress is a shared effort. We’re thankful for the trust of our partners, the passion of our staff, and the resilience of the communities we serve. Together, we’re building opportunities that last.
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#Thanksgiving reminds us that progress is a shared effort. We’re thankful for the trust of our partners, the passion of our staff, and the resilience of the communities we serve. Together, we’re building opportunities that last.
New research from AIR and UVA shows that public Montessori programs help kids build stronger reading and memory skills by kindergarten, and at a lower cost than traditional programs.
Learn more in @the74.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4pthrYY
Learn more in @the74.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4pthrYY
Public Montessori Outperforms Other Early Ed Programs, Study Finds
One expert said further research is needed to test whether the benefits last beyond kindergarten.
www.the74million.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
New research from AIR and UVA shows that public Montessori programs help kids build stronger reading and memory skills by kindergarten, and at a lower cost than traditional programs.
Learn more in @the74.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4pthrYY
Learn more in @the74.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4pthrYY
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA) turns 50 this month! 🎉 This landmark law opened doors for millions of students with disabilities.
Watch AIR experts explain what expanded access means for students, families and communities: https://bit.ly/4p9jHEX
Watch AIR experts explain what expanded access means for students, families and communities: https://bit.ly/4p9jHEX
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (#IDEA) turns 50 this month! 🎉 This landmark law opened doors for millions of students with disabilities.
Watch AIR experts explain what expanded access means for students, families and communities: https://bit.ly/4p9jHEX
Watch AIR experts explain what expanded access means for students, families and communities: https://bit.ly/4p9jHEX