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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.
Cost estimates are a key contributor to early care and education programs, but producing accurate estimates can be complicated. AIR experts developed best practices for state and local governments to address this challenge: https://bit.ly/4d0J6h5
NEW: New tech doesn’t just change what we can do—it changes how we live. AIR’s AI Century Study will follow U.S. children and families across 100 years to understand how AI shapes human development, experience, and society.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46SnKP3
Fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare don’t just raise costs—they can harm quality of care and put beneficiaries at risk. AIR experts reviewed the evidence to assess how Medicare Advantage may change the landscape—and what’s at stake for users.
https://bit.ly/4lmazvN
On #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the achievements of women worldwide and the role of evidence and practical solutions in shaping effective programs.
Learn how AIR supports women and girls globally:
https://www.air.org/resource/spotlight/international-womens-day
New from AIR Health News:
🩺 Combatting fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare Advantage
❤️ Women’s heart attack risk
🫀 Organ donation policy changes
📊 CDC obesity data
Read more: https://icont.ac/51eRX
AIR experts were pleased to discuss AI governance and adaptive tools to accessibility, security, and advanced psychometrics with assessment leaders at the ATP #Innovations2026 conference this week.
Learn more about AIR’s work: https://www.air.org/our-work/workforce/human-capital-strategies
Why do eligible families miss cash transfer programs? Often it’s not eligibility—it’s access.
New evidence from Brazil, Colombia and Mexico shows how program design shapes who’s reached. Join our March 11 webinar to learn what works.
👉 https://bit.ly/4slISFE
📬 AIR’s February newsletter is out!
This month: skills‑based hiring with states, expert insights on education research, new opportunities for researchers, and upcoming events—including AI in education and the teacher workforce.
Read more: https://icont.ac/51emd
After the Eaton Fire, rebuilding child care has required new approaches and sustained coordination. AIR's Nathan Burroughs and Amanda Danks discuss in @latimes.com how research-informed strategies can help stabilize child care providers during recovery.
https://lat.ms/3MQlMaQ
AIR Principal Researcher Alli Gilmour joins a new episode of S.O.S.: Strategies for Operation Special Education to discuss the causes of special educator staffing shortages—and practical strategies schools can use to recruit and retain staff.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/18JqMRrL4dCets4ol3YzLj
AI is transforming education research—from coding data to generating test items and reports. AIR is developing shared principles to ensure these tools are used ethically and responsibly.
Share your feedback by May 8th: https://bit.ly/4l0ZaBd
The latest AIR Health News is out! This issue highlights ACA marketplace proposals, new insights on reducing dementia risk, blood protein and heart disease, recent FDA actions, and key upcoming events.
Stay current on health policy and research: https://icont.ac/51efI
How can states design effective funding models for multilingual learners? Join AIR’s webinar on March 6 (1–2 p.m. ET) to hear from leading experts.
🔗 Register: https://www.air.org/event/strengthening-state-funding-approaches-multilingual-learners
#EdPolicy #MultilingualLearners #EducationFinance
Don’t miss the 17th Annual @caldercenter.bsky.social Conference on 3/2 in Arlington, featuring research on teacher working conditions, retention, and a forward‑looking panel on the future of education research and policy.
Register: https://caldercenter.org/events/17th-annual-calder-conference
There’s growing national momentum around improving civic learning, but assessment hasn’t always kept up. For @nciea.bsky.social, AIR's Sam Rikoon and colleagues explore how better tools can help measure the skills today’s students need.
https://www.nciea.org/blog/assessing-civic-learning/
What does the evidence show about preventing violence? The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition’s new #PeacePillar synthesis explores what works, why, and where gaps remain at a 2/25 launch event:
https://www.sdgsynthesiscoalition.org/events/preventing-violence-saving-lives-launch-peace-pillar-synthesis
AERDF has launched the new EF+Math Resource Library, a resource hub to strengthen math outcomes. From 2020–2025, AIR studied products that build executive function skills and produced new evidence on how EF skills support math success.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aRd6dz
Environmental conditions—from air quality to community resilience—can shape student achievement. New AIR research highlights key factors affecting outcomes in North Carolina. https://www.air.org/resource/brief/environmental-influences-student-achievement-north-carolina
It’s #CTEMonth! Looking to deepen your CTE research skills? The 2026 CTE Summer Research Institute offers hands-on training to help practitioners and researchers design and conduct high-quality CTE studies. Apply: https://cteresearchnetwork.org/2026-summer-training-institute-conducting-research-cte
New research in @edweek.org highlights risks of automatically grouping English learners. AIR’s Rebecca Bergey says it’s a good moment for leaders to rethink how placement decisions get made. https://bit.ly/4kEyiqI
AIR is heading to #SIGCSE #TS2026! Experts will share insights on AI in K–12 classrooms, #ComputerScience pathways in underserved communities, and more—advancing responsible, human‑centered AI.
https://bit.ly/3MxJMiO
How are out‑of‑school‑time programs evolving?
A new @wallacefoundation.bsky.social blog—featuring insights from AIR experts—highlights shifts in quality, staffing, and demand.
Learn more: https://wallacefoundation.org/resource/article/evolution-out-school-time
AIR and @natlgovsassoc.bsky.social have launched a new pilot to help states define the skills needed for high-demand public sector jobs and strengthen skills-based practices statewide.
https://www.air.org/news/press-release/american-institutes-research-and-national-governors-association-launch-pilot
In this edition of AIR Health News:
📉 ACA enrollment dips 5% for 2026
🤝 CMS releases vendor list to help implement new Medicaid requirements
🧠 APA announces major DSM redesign
Read more: https://icont.ac/51dFc
Research shows CTE participation boosts academic achievement, increases high school completion, and supports smoother transitions into college and the workforce. REL Midwest (operated by AIR) is helping states expand these evidence‑based pathways.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4qRgJG4 #CTEMonth
The latest AIR newsletter is out! 🎉
From North Carolina to Zambia, this edition bridges local and global insights:
🌍 Environmental factors shaping student outcomes
🌍 AI strategies for schools
🌍 Learning losses and recovery in Africa
Read more: https://icont.ac/51djV
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
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
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
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