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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
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
Read more: https://icont.ac/51anO
November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
Read more: https://icont.ac/51anO
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
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
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/
Check out the agenda: https://citysummit.nlc.org/agenda/
November 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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/
Check out the agenda: https://citysummit.nlc.org/agenda/
Starting in 2027, some Medicaid beneficiaries must show they’re working, volunteering, or in approved programs to keep coverage. AIR experts share lessons learned from the last Medicaid policy change: https://bit.ly/43FlBVa
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Starting in 2027, some Medicaid beneficiaries must show they’re working, volunteering, or in approved programs to keep coverage. AIR experts share lessons learned from the last Medicaid policy change: https://bit.ly/43FlBVa
College may feel out of reach, but early college programs can change that. Students earn credits (even an associate's degree) in high school, saving time and money.
AIR's Krissy Zeiser shares how these programs can boost college success. Read more in U.S. News & World Report: https://bit.ly/3KdcZhZ
AIR's Krissy Zeiser shares how these programs can boost college success. Read more in U.S. News & World Report: https://bit.ly/3KdcZhZ
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
College may feel out of reach, but early college programs can change that. Students earn credits (even an associate's degree) in high school, saving time and money.
AIR's Krissy Zeiser shares how these programs can boost college success. Read more in U.S. News & World Report: https://bit.ly/3KdcZhZ
AIR's Krissy Zeiser shares how these programs can boost college success. Read more in U.S. News & World Report: https://bit.ly/3KdcZhZ
In the latest AIR Health News:
✅ Automated Medicaid renewals boost coverage and reduce paperwork
✅ How states are spending opioid settlement funds
✅ Advances in GLP-1 medication research
Plus upcoming events and more: https://icont.ac/51a5K
✅ Automated Medicaid renewals boost coverage and reduce paperwork
✅ How states are spending opioid settlement funds
✅ Advances in GLP-1 medication research
Plus upcoming events and more: https://icont.ac/51a5K
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In the latest AIR Health News:
✅ Automated Medicaid renewals boost coverage and reduce paperwork
✅ How states are spending opioid settlement funds
✅ Advances in GLP-1 medication research
Plus upcoming events and more: https://icont.ac/51a5K
✅ Automated Medicaid renewals boost coverage and reduce paperwork
✅ How states are spending opioid settlement funds
✅ Advances in GLP-1 medication research
Plus upcoming events and more: https://icont.ac/51a5K
AIR is launching the AI in Education Network, a new research initiative to study and inform how artificial intelligence is shaping K–12 education. Six studies will generate evidence on how AI is being used and how to maximize its potential benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oLHj2f
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
AIR is launching the AI in Education Network, a new research initiative to study and inform how artificial intelligence is shaping K–12 education. Six studies will generate evidence on how AI is being used and how to maximize its potential benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oLHj2f
We’re proud of our AIR volunteers who helped sort 64,000+ lbs of food with @AFACfeeds last weekend. This effort supports over 4,000 families in Arlington. Thanks to Emma Cohen for organizing this for the 3rd year!
Explore AIR’s staff volunteerism program: https://bit.ly/3L0JCwU
Explore AIR’s staff volunteerism program: https://bit.ly/3L0JCwU
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We’re proud of our AIR volunteers who helped sort 64,000+ lbs of food with @AFACfeeds last weekend. This effort supports over 4,000 families in Arlington. Thanks to Emma Cohen for organizing this for the 3rd year!
Explore AIR’s staff volunteerism program: https://bit.ly/3L0JCwU
Explore AIR’s staff volunteerism program: https://bit.ly/3L0JCwU
🌍 Meet AIR Champions for Change—staff making a difference from Baltimore to Topeka! 🐾🎨
From local service projects to creative mentoring and cat rescue, Kelly, Jessie, and Jennifer show how small acts spark big impact.
View the honorees: https://www.air.org/meet-airs-champions-change
From local service projects to creative mentoring and cat rescue, Kelly, Jessie, and Jennifer show how small acts spark big impact.
View the honorees: https://www.air.org/meet-airs-champions-change
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🌍 Meet AIR Champions for Change—staff making a difference from Baltimore to Topeka! 🐾🎨
From local service projects to creative mentoring and cat rescue, Kelly, Jessie, and Jennifer show how small acts spark big impact.
View the honorees: https://www.air.org/meet-airs-champions-change
From local service projects to creative mentoring and cat rescue, Kelly, Jessie, and Jennifer show how small acts spark big impact.
View the honorees: https://www.air.org/meet-airs-champions-change
AIR welcomes Richard Jacik as our new Chief Technology Officer!
With 25+ years in IT and digital transformation, Richard will lead improvements to AIR’s tech infrastructure to better serve our clients and communities.
More on his role: https://bit.ly/4or7r2n
With 25+ years in IT and digital transformation, Richard will lead improvements to AIR’s tech infrastructure to better serve our clients and communities.
More on his role: https://bit.ly/4or7r2n
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
AIR welcomes Richard Jacik as our new Chief Technology Officer!
With 25+ years in IT and digital transformation, Richard will lead improvements to AIR’s tech infrastructure to better serve our clients and communities.
More on his role: https://bit.ly/4or7r2n
With 25+ years in IT and digital transformation, Richard will lead improvements to AIR’s tech infrastructure to better serve our clients and communities.
More on his role: https://bit.ly/4or7r2n
How can we boost apprenticeship completion rates?
Join Apprenticeships for America on 11/5 at 12pm ET for a webinar on strategies that help apprentices thrive. AIR’s Amy Beller and Gauri Rege will share research-backed insights to support success.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4nEZ5mh
Join Apprenticeships for America on 11/5 at 12pm ET for a webinar on strategies that help apprentices thrive. AIR’s Amy Beller and Gauri Rege will share research-backed insights to support success.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4nEZ5mh
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
How can we boost apprenticeship completion rates?
Join Apprenticeships for America on 11/5 at 12pm ET for a webinar on strategies that help apprentices thrive. AIR’s Amy Beller and Gauri Rege will share research-backed insights to support success.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4nEZ5mh
Join Apprenticeships for America on 11/5 at 12pm ET for a webinar on strategies that help apprentices thrive. AIR’s Amy Beller and Gauri Rege will share research-backed insights to support success.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4nEZ5mh
AIR is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at #APPAM2025 next week in Seattle.
Our experts will be presenting on topics such as college access, CTE, teacher workforce, AI in education, and career pathways.
🔗 Explore all our @appam.bsky.social sessions: https://bit.ly/47t1wSU
Our experts will be presenting on topics such as college access, CTE, teacher workforce, AI in education, and career pathways.
🔗 Explore all our @appam.bsky.social sessions: https://bit.ly/47t1wSU
November 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
AIR is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at #APPAM2025 next week in Seattle.
Our experts will be presenting on topics such as college access, CTE, teacher workforce, AI in education, and career pathways.
🔗 Explore all our @appam.bsky.social sessions: https://bit.ly/47t1wSU
Our experts will be presenting on topics such as college access, CTE, teacher workforce, AI in education, and career pathways.
🔗 Explore all our @appam.bsky.social sessions: https://bit.ly/47t1wSU
📰 In this edition of AIR Health News:
🚑 Rural Medicare doctor exits are rising
💰 ACA premiums to jump 30% in 2026
🧠 Gum disease linked to stroke risk
📊 Plus key stats, events and more. Catch up: https://icont.ac/519rl
🚑 Rural Medicare doctor exits are rising
💰 ACA premiums to jump 30% in 2026
🧠 Gum disease linked to stroke risk
📊 Plus key stats, events and more. Catch up: https://icont.ac/519rl
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
📰 In this edition of AIR Health News:
🚑 Rural Medicare doctor exits are rising
💰 ACA premiums to jump 30% in 2026
🧠 Gum disease linked to stroke risk
📊 Plus key stats, events and more. Catch up: https://icont.ac/519rl
🚑 Rural Medicare doctor exits are rising
💰 ACA premiums to jump 30% in 2026
🧠 Gum disease linked to stroke risk
📊 Plus key stats, events and more. Catch up: https://icont.ac/519rl
A new @sparccenter.bsky.social multi-state working paper highlights critical challenges in the #SpecialEd teacher workforce. The longitudinal analysis provides valuable data to help states strengthen and sustain their educator pipelines.
Access the full working paper and state-specific insights ⬇️
Access the full working paper and state-specific insights ⬇️
📢 NEW RESEARCH ALERT! The SPARC Center is excited to share THREE new resources with our findings from our first year of research on the #SpecialEducation teacher workforce.
Explore the resources in this thread, or visit our website to learn more: sparccenter.org
Explore the resources in this thread, or visit our website to learn more: sparccenter.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A new @sparccenter.bsky.social multi-state working paper highlights critical challenges in the #SpecialEd teacher workforce. The longitudinal analysis provides valuable data to help states strengthen and sustain their educator pipelines.
Access the full working paper and state-specific insights ⬇️
Access the full working paper and state-specific insights ⬇️
California is rethinking how to identify English learners in transitional kindergarten. AIR’s Rebecca Bergey says even the best-designed test has limits for 4-year-olds: “Language is developing so rapidly.”
More from EdSource: https://edsource.org/2025/california-tk-english-screening-tools/743756
More from EdSource: https://edsource.org/2025/california-tk-english-screening-tools/743756
California rethinks how to identify 4-year-olds who need extra help learning English
The challenge is that children at this age are still developing language skills. In the past, students would sometimes cry and put their heads down on the desk during tests.
edsource.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
California is rethinking how to identify English learners in transitional kindergarten. AIR’s Rebecca Bergey says even the best-designed test has limits for 4-year-olds: “Language is developing so rapidly.”
More from EdSource: https://edsource.org/2025/california-tk-english-screening-tools/743756
More from EdSource: https://edsource.org/2025/california-tk-english-screening-tools/743756
SEL skills in early childhood can shape long-term success. A new journal article by AIR experts shows that Sesame Workshop's Building a Connected Community course helps preschool teachers and students strengthen these critical skills with improved classroom practices. https://bit.ly/4hwPSer
October 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
SEL skills in early childhood can shape long-term success. A new journal article by AIR experts shows that Sesame Workshop's Building a Connected Community course helps preschool teachers and students strengthen these critical skills with improved classroom practices. https://bit.ly/4hwPSer
NDEAM recognizes the skills and contributions that people with disabilities bring to the workplace.
On 10/28, join AIR’s PROPEL Center and @HarkinAtDrake for a webinar exploring findings from the National Training, Education and Workforce Survey.
https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv
On 10/28, join AIR’s PROPEL Center and @HarkinAtDrake for a webinar exploring findings from the National Training, Education and Workforce Survey.
https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NDEAM recognizes the skills and contributions that people with disabilities bring to the workplace.
On 10/28, join AIR’s PROPEL Center and @HarkinAtDrake for a webinar exploring findings from the National Training, Education and Workforce Survey.
https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv
On 10/28, join AIR’s PROPEL Center and @HarkinAtDrake for a webinar exploring findings from the National Training, Education and Workforce Survey.
https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv
ICYMI: What’s new at AIR this month? Here’s your quick rundown ⬇️
🔹 Miami’s AI workforce success
🔹 Youth-led justice research in WI
🔹 Oct. 28 webinar for #NDEAM
Plus post-COVID reading support for students, and more: https://icont.ac/51963
🔹 Miami’s AI workforce success
🔹 Youth-led justice research in WI
🔹 Oct. 28 webinar for #NDEAM
Plus post-COVID reading support for students, and more: https://icont.ac/51963
October 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
ICYMI: What’s new at AIR this month? Here’s your quick rundown ⬇️
🔹 Miami’s AI workforce success
🔹 Youth-led justice research in WI
🔹 Oct. 28 webinar for #NDEAM
Plus post-COVID reading support for students, and more: https://icont.ac/51963
🔹 Miami’s AI workforce success
🔹 Youth-led justice research in WI
🔹 Oct. 28 webinar for #NDEAM
Plus post-COVID reading support for students, and more: https://icont.ac/51963
Youth justice referrals are rising in Wisconsin. The Youth Voices project asks: Can better coordination between schools and communities help?
Young researchers are finding out—by helping to lead the research themselves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WixjRG
Young researchers are finding out—by helping to lead the research themselves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WixjRG
October 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Youth justice referrals are rising in Wisconsin. The Youth Voices project asks: Can better coordination between schools and communities help?
Young researchers are finding out—by helping to lead the research themselves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WixjRG
Young researchers are finding out—by helping to lead the research themselves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WixjRG
The Montessori #preschool model has expanded in U.S. public schools and is a popular choice for families. But there has never been a large-scale study of its effectiveness—until now. Learn what AIR experts found in partnership with UVA and School Readiness Consulting: https://bit.ly/4o1LE0X
A National Randomized Controlled Trial of the Impact of Public Montessori Preschool | American Institutes for Research
In this study, AIR explores existing admissions lotteries to public Montessori programs for three- to six-year-olds to understand the impact of Montessori through a rigorous randomized controlled trial framework.
www.air.org
October 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Montessori #preschool model has expanded in U.S. public schools and is a popular choice for families. But there has never been a large-scale study of its effectiveness—until now. Learn what AIR experts found in partnership with UVA and School Readiness Consulting: https://bit.ly/4o1LE0X
Catch up on what’s new in health care:
✅ Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
✅ CMS's accountable care goals
✅ Safety-net providers face barriers to AI adoption
Read more in the latest AIR Health newsletter: https://icont.ac/518RJ
✅ Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
✅ CMS's accountable care goals
✅ Safety-net providers face barriers to AI adoption
Read more in the latest AIR Health newsletter: https://icont.ac/518RJ
October 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Catch up on what’s new in health care:
✅ Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
✅ CMS's accountable care goals
✅ Safety-net providers face barriers to AI adoption
Read more in the latest AIR Health newsletter: https://icont.ac/518RJ
✅ Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
✅ CMS's accountable care goals
✅ Safety-net providers face barriers to AI adoption
Read more in the latest AIR Health newsletter: https://icont.ac/518RJ
Jeremy Redford and Emma Cohen joined leaders in Washington, DC, yesterday to explore how better data infrastructure—from privacy to local data—can drive social progress. AIR was pleased to participate in the roundtable hosted by the Center for Open Data Enterprise and @usafacts.org
October 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Jeremy Redford and Emma Cohen joined leaders in Washington, DC, yesterday to explore how better data infrastructure—from privacy to local data—can drive social progress. AIR was pleased to participate in the roundtable hosted by the Center for Open Data Enterprise and @usafacts.org
Fresh data on disability and workforce inclusion—join AIR and the Harkin Institute for a webinar unveiling new insights from the NTEWS.
📊 Nondegree credentials
🛠️ Work-based learning
💼 Career outcomes
📅 Oct 28 | 🕛 1–2pm ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv
📊 Nondegree credentials
🛠️ Work-based learning
💼 Career outcomes
📅 Oct 28 | 🕛 1–2pm ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv
Data in Action: New Findings from the National Training, Education, and Workforce Survey | American Institutes for Research
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, AIR’s PROPEL Center, in partnership with the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Fresh data on disability and workforce inclusion—join AIR and the Harkin Institute for a webinar unveiling new insights from the NTEWS.
📊 Nondegree credentials
🛠️ Work-based learning
💼 Career outcomes
📅 Oct 28 | 🕛 1–2pm ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv
📊 Nondegree credentials
🛠️ Work-based learning
💼 Career outcomes
📅 Oct 28 | 🕛 1–2pm ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oqdCDv