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AIR’s Joseph Wilson appeared on CONNECTED by @TaiwanPlus News to discuss the importance of teaching young students how to responsibly use #AI. “Elementary students are already asking a ton of questions,” Wilson said. Watch the interview: bit.ly/3RAcq5s

What if farmers had better access to timely, actionable data? AIR’s new Ethiopia project is exploring how data-driven resources can support everyday decisions in agriculture. More on the wheat chatbot: air.org/project/empowe…

Frequent school changes can disrupt learning for students in foster care. What’s working to improve stability—and where challenges remain? Read more in @EdCommission from AIR's Niu Gau and experts from the California Department of Education: ecs.org/stabilizing-ed…

🎆 Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July as the U.S. marks its 250th birthday! 🎆

New: Understanding the NAEP SES Index from NCES’ Focus on NAEP series. The article explains how the index was built and how it adds context to 2024 Nation’s Report Card results. AIR research helped make it possible. 🔗 nationsreportcard.gov/focus_on_naep/…

What happens when youth help design the research about their own experiences? Our latest blog shares lessons from partnering with youth researchers—and why it leads to stronger, more meaningful findings. air.org/resource/blog-…

What does Workforce Pell mean in practice? AIR’ @sudiew breaks down key insights ahead of July 1—and resources to help simplify expansion. 🔗 air.org/resource/workf…

As workforce needs evolve, AIR and the @ACCEHQ Foundation are working together to define key employability skills—and turn them into tools employers can use to hire and develop talent more effectively. air.org/project/defini…

This month’s AIR Health News explores affordability trends, prevention advances like a newly approved sunscreen ingredient, and emerging public health concerns—including alcohol use during pregnancy. Read more: icont.ac/51jjQ

As colleges expand corequisite remediation, new evidence shows a more complex picture. Research from AIR’s @_ZeyuXu_ and @brbackes finds: 🔹Variation by subject 🔹Limited math impacts 🔹Outcomes partly shaped by course-taking patterns More: bit.ly/4w4xGyP

How are education and workforce systems evolving? Our latest AIR newsletter shares research, insights, and updates, and what they mean for policy and implementation: icont.ac/51jdD

People with disabilities represent a major—and often overlooked—consumer market. New AIR research finds $674B+ in disposable income and $106B in discretionary spending. Explore the data: air.org/project/unlock…

“Connecting the Dots” at CCSSO's #NCSA2026 starts today. We’re looking forward to conversations about aligning assessment and accountability systems to improve outcomes. Find AIR at booth #108 and learn more about our work: air.org/resource/spotl…

The aerospace sector is evolving quickly—and so are the challenges. AIR applies decades of behavioral science expertise to improve safety, workforce training, and system performance across the field. Learn more: air.org/resource/spotl…

How do we build systems that can keep up with—and shape—the future of work? Join AIR and UpSkill America at @AspenInstitute on June 25 for a conversation on scaling what works to expand youth opportunity. 🔗 air.org/event/unlockin…

Workforce Pell Grants will soon support short-term workforce training. Beginning July 2026, eligible 8–15 week programs can open new pathways to in-demand careers. See how AIR is supporting states: air.org/resource/workf…

What’s shaping health policy right now? The latest AIR Health News examines Medicare Advantage oversight, enrollment and spending trends, and evolving Medicaid policies—alongside new research developments. Learn more: icont.ac/51iNb

What makes a workforce credential valuable? A @BrookingsInst article by AIR’s Amy Feygin and Harry Holzer highlight how community colleges can better align programs with jobs, engage employers, expand work-based learning and strengthen student supports. bit.ly/3SjuCjM

How do states actually decide how to fund education? A new explainer breaks down funding formulas, student counts, and targeted adjustments—and why how funds are allocated shapes access to resources and opportunities. sffcenter.org/resources/how-…

Cash transfers boost incomes—but what about health? AIR experts examine when cash works best and why context matters. air.org/resource/when-…