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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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All Americans want great schools, affordable, high-quality health care, safe neighborhoods, and good jobs.
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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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
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February 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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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
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February 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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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
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January 31, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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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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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
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
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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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@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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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/
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