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#EdResearch experts from AIR are headed to the 2024 SREE, Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Conference in Baltimore, MD. ?? Each year, the SREE Conference brings together education researchers, policy leaders, and professionals from around the country for lively conversation and idea-sharing about the future of the field. AIR experts will present their work in sessions covering a variety of topics including equitable opportunities for student learning, support for #multilingual learners, teacher shortages in #SpecialEd, #SEL, and knowledge translation. View the full list of AIR sessions and see where to find us throughout the #SREE2024 Conference: https://lnkd.in/gZJ-9pam

?? On September 25, we’re diving into PISA 2022 Financial Literacy data and exploring equity in youth financial education. Register: : https://bit.ly/3zp0KcE

#AI is everywhere, from virtual assistants to search engines to customer service. As these tools become more common, it's crucial that we ask ourselves questions about bias, equity, and quality. Four AIR experts, Rachel Garrett, Laura Hamilton, Orrin Murray, and Susan Bowles Therriault, Ed.D. are building guiding principles for using artificial intelligence in #EdResearch to capitalize on benefits and mitigate pitfalls. See our guiding principles and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gbVRTW8C

October 1, #CivilRights leader Ambassador Andrew Young and Georgia State University Student Government Association President James Wilson will bridge generations and offer unique perspectives on pathways to educational #equity. Let's work together to create a future where all students have an equal opportunity to thrive: https://bit.ly/4cAb2nU

Accurately identifying Indigenous students in schools not only leads to more culturally responsive education practices, but can give districts access to funding for programs and services that support them. According to the final report from the AIR Equity Initiative-supported Indigenous Student Identification Project, undercounting of Indigenous students in public schools may be as high as 70%. In a new Q&A, AIR's Nara Nayar explains how students are counted, why accurate data matters, and where challenges arise in practice. https://lnkd.in/gn3QV7b2

Since the pandemic, chronic #absenteeism has become a persistent challenge in every state and nearly every district in the nation. Through our new #Attendance Lab, we will be partnering with 10 school districts across the U.S. to develop strategies that address this issue. AIR will offer leaders, educators, and community members customized strategies that build on existing strengths and meet pressing needs. Learn more about the new AIR Attendance Lab and see how your district can take part:

Shazia Miller, a nationally recognized #education researcher and expert on secondary and postsecondary access and success, joins AIR as a VP in our Human Services Division. In this role, she will lead AIR's efforts to improve systems, policies, programs, and institutions that shape student experiences and opportunities for young adults. Her new position is a homecoming, of sorts: Miller worked for AIR for six years between 2011-2017 designing, conducting, and leading work in different areas of education. We are thrilled to welcome her back as we work to address challenges and explore solutions that can improve lives, strengthen communities, and create a more equitable world. https://bit.ly/3XicEgn

While evidence shows that children who learn in a language they use and understand have more consistent learning gains, many children in multilingual countries continue to learn in unfamiliar languages. ?? The Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) commissioned AIR and Dalberg to study language of instruction policies and practices in Francophone Africa to understand and improve multilingual learning outcomes for students. Read the full report: #InternationalLiteracyDay

Over the next five years, AIR will help the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS modernize and enhance the U.S. system for organ donation and transplantation. Sign up to get the latest AIR Health News in your inbox ? air.org/air-newsletters

Today, we join the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in honoring the 50th anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (#JJDPAct). This landmark legislation supports research, training, and policies that prevent delinquency and improve juvenile justice systems across the U.S. Through the Youth #Reentry Technical Assistance Center, AIR prioritizes best practices and successful reentry for youth and young adults returning to their communities from detention. Learn more about our work and celebrate #50YearsOfTheJJDPA: