American Instructional Resources Survey (AIRS), Spring 2022

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
Social Studies
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 Surveys: 2022 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

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American Instructional Resources Survey (AIRS), Spring 2022

Survey Description

Topics

Panel(s) Surveyed

Data Availability

Related Publications

American Instructional Resources Surveys: 2022 Technical Documentation and Survey Results

What K–12 English Language Arts and Mathematics Instructional Materials Were Newly Purchased and Used for the 2021–2022 School Year? Findings from the 2022 American Instructional Resources Survey

Walking on Eggshells—Teachers' Responses to Classroom Limitations on Race- or Gender-Related Topics: Findings from the 2022 American Instructional Resources Survey

The Missing Infrastructure for Elementary (K–5) Social Studies Instruction: Findings from the 2022 American Instructional Resources Survey

How Do Teachers Spend Professional Learning Time, and Does It Connect to Classroom Practice? Findings from the 2022 American Instructional Resources Survey

The Role of Benchmark Assessments in Coherent Instructional Systems: Findings from the 2022 American Instructional Resources Survey

Teachers’ Use of Instructional Materials from 2019–2024: Trends from the American Instructional Resources Survey