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Established in 1946, AIR is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of education, health, and the workforce.
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How can #AI help students learn in ways that maximize their potential? AIR experts attended #EdCon26 with partners from the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #4’s Liftoffs Learning to explore what AI-supported learning looks like in Wisconsin classrooms. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4boq7fy
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January 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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What can evidence tell us about women’s savings groups? Join a 1/29 @gatesfoundation.bsky.social learning session with AIR's Thomas de Hoop and Garima Siwach on new evidence from India and Nigeria, with perspectives from Kenya on what’s working across contexts. RSVP: https://cvent.me/dmlMQD
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January 26, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Dual enrollment programs continue to grow nationwide, helping more students earn college credit and explore career pathways.

Read our spotlight to explore key insights, promising practices, and policy considerations to ensure these opportunities reach all learners.
https://bit.ly/3LL8jRi
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January 23, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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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
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January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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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
Quote about the future of special education funding, stating it will be decided not by a single federal appropriation but by how states balance their budgets, from Tammy Kolbe for AIR.org, with her portrait below the text.
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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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
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January 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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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
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New year, same mission: generate evidence, apply solutions, and improve lives. Here’s to 2026! 🎆
#HappyNewYear
Happy New Year 2026 greeting from AIR with large white and gold numbers on a sparkling blue background.
January 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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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
Infographic titled 'Medicaid Work Requirements Outreach' by AIR, illustrating three strategies for increasing awareness about the Medicaid work requirement mandate starting January 1, 2027. The methods are divided into three segments: Diverse Methods of Outreach (including texts, calls, emails, social media, and targeted mailings), Artificial Intelligence (featuring chatbots and surge call centers), and Strategic Partnerships (highlighting collaborations with state and community agencies).
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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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
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December 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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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
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December 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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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
Cover of 'AIR Health News' for December 2025 featuring five individuals walking together on a campus, viewed from behind, raising their hands in a celebratory gesture.
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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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
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December 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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⭐ Best wishes for a peaceful and joyous holiday season ⭐
Season's greetings card from the American Institutes for Research featuring a snowy landscape with pine trees and a small cozy cabin, titled 'Warmest Wishes for the Holiday Season.' Visit AIR.org for more information.
December 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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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
Infographic on the use of AI in education. It includes statistics on AI integration in foundational computer science (CS) courses and elementary schools, teacher and administrator engagement, and the efficacy of generative AI tools in enhancing teaching methods. Notable stats include 95% of CS teachers interested in AI, 58% of administrators using generative AI weekly, and a majority of elementary teachers supporting AI learning.
December 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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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
Promotional graphic for a podcast series by STEMconnector and Utah STEM Action Center featuring Dr. Joseph Wilson, Managing Director at American Institutes for Research (AIR), discussing how STEM educators can utilize AI in planning and instruction. The image shows Dr. Wilson smiling, set against a blue and black background with graphic elements and text overlays.
December 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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🌐 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
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December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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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
Graphic from AIR Health News discussing Medicaid unwinding and its effect on enrollment. The image includes a pie chart and bullet points about 25 million people losing Medicaid coverage due to unwinding procedures, with highlights on 17 million due to procedural issues and 8 million due to ineligibility as of December 2025. The source is cited as CMS Performance Data and Monthly Reports.
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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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
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December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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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
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November 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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#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.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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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
November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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AIR’s latest newsletter is out! Explore how AI is reshaping K–12 education, what states need to know about upcoming Medicaid work requirements, and new insights on the special education teacher workforce.

Read more: https://icont.ac/51anO
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November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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On Nov. 20, AIR’s Stephanie Cronen testified before the @councilofdc.bsky.social on programs supporting #AdultLearners. She shared promising approaches for career pathways and called for better data to close skill gaps and boost #EconomicMobility. Read more: https://bit.ly/48rNGls
Stephanie Cronen standing in front of a podium in the Council Chamber of the District of Columbia, with the D.C. flag and the District's seal in the background. AIR's Stephanie Cronen is seated at a table speaking to a panel during a meeting at the DC Council on November 20th, with monitors displaying another participant video conferencing and council members looking on.
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Future-ready cities start with strong workforce strategies. AIR is at #CitySummit25 with the National League of Cities to share insights on skills-based practices and learn how municipalities are tackling workforce challenges.

Check out the agenda: https://citysummit.nlc.org/agenda/
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November 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM