American Instructional Resources Survey (AIRS), Spring 2020

Survey Description

The RAND American Instructional Resources survey provides data on the instructional materials teachers are using in their classrooms and the factors related to instructional material use.

Topics

COVID-19
Curriculum and instruction
English language arts
Mathematics
Science
Professional development
Special education

Panel(s) Surveyed

American Teacher Panel
American School Leader Panel

Data Availability

Data files
Data visualizations

For more information on the survey, visit https://www.rand.org/education-employment-infrastructure/projects/airs.html

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American Instructional Resources Survey (AIRS), Spring 2020

Survey Description

Topics

Panel(s) Surveyed

Data Availability

Related Publications

American Instructional Resources Surveys: 2020 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

Supporting Principals to Lead on the Selection and Use of Instructional Materials in Classrooms

The Digital Divide and COVID-19: Teachers' Perceptions of Inequities in Students' Internet Access and Participation in Remote Learning

Do Teachers Perceive That Their Main Instructional Materials Meet English Learners' Needs? Key Findings from the 2020 American Instructional Resources Survey

Teachers' Lesson Modifications for Students with Disabilities: Findings from the 2020 American Instructional Resources Survey

Changing the Subject: K–12 Teachers' Use of and Access to Science-Specific Instructional Materials, Feedback, and Professional Learning

Did Experience with Digital Instructional Materials Help Teachers Implement Remote Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

School Leaders' Role in Selecting and Supporting Teachers' Use of Instructional Materials: An Interview Study