American Instructional Resources Survey (AIRS), Spring 2021

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
Diversity and equity
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 2021

Survey Description

Topics

Panel(s) Surveyed

Data Availability

Related Publications

American Instructional Resources Surveys: 2021 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

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

The Rise of Standards-Aligned Instructional Materials for U.S. K–12 Mathematics and English Language Arts Instruction: Findings from the 2021 American Instructional Resources Survey

A Snapshot of Anti-Bias Education in U.S. K–12 Schools: Findings from the 2021 American Instructional Resources Surveys

How States Are Creating Conditions for Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials in K–12 Classrooms: Findings from the 2021 American Instructional Resources Survey