Skip to main contentNews & EventsExpertsCareersContractingContactSearch formSearchAmerican Institutes for ResearchAbout UsOur TopicsOur WorkClient Serviceshp-feature-college-grads[1].jpgGreat ExpectationsHow much do recent college graduates earn?Research on graduates from public colleges in many states reveals surprising variationsteacher-effectiveness-feature2.jpgEffective Teachers for All StudentsResearch, evaluation and technical assistanceSupporting the success of teachers and leaders - and the children they servebangladesh-project.jpgStudying Child DevelopmentMothers and young children in rural BangladeshProject: Evaluating the Early Childhood Stimulation Programshiftfamily.jpg93%of mothers in homeless families have a lifetime history of traumaReport: Trauma-informed care is keyRESEARCH. EVALUATION. APPLICATION. IMPACT.19 May 2014Videoair-long-story-short-690-492px-72dpi.jpgLong Story Short: How Can Mentoring Help Children of Incarcerated Parents?Almost two million children in the U.S. have an incarcerated parent. In this video interview, Roger Jarjoura, principal researcher at AIR, explains how mentoring can help them stay engaged in school and thrive.Topic: Social Development, Child Welfare, Mentoring5 May 2014Briefholding hands_small.jpgThe Role of System of Care Communities in Developing and Sustaining School Mental Health ServicesIn honor of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day and National Mental Health Awareness Month, AIR highlights the role schools and communities can play through systems of care to develop supports and services for children and youth with or at risk of mental health or other behavioral challenges. Topic: Social Development, Behavioral Health, Youth Development7 May 2014Video
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Long Story Short: Why Is Intensive Intervention Critical for Students with Disabilities?Educational achievement rates for students with disabilities lag behind those of their peers without disabilities. In this video interview, Rebecca Zumeta, senior researcher at AIR, explains how intensive intervention can help students with disabilities succeed academically. 
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