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The Achievement & Assessment Institute

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AAI in Action

Team representatives accepting the Team of the Year award. The three representatives are standing with Dough Girod and Arash Mafi.

KU Team of the Year builds sustainable system of support for Kansas families

The Family Strong team at the Center for Public Partnerships and Research (CPPR) was recognized at the KU Employee Recognition Ceremony for their work on a five-year, community-driven initiative dedicated to strengthening the well-being of families across eight underserved southeast Kansas counties.
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Ryan Bodensteiner announced as new director of CEEL

The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has announced Ryan Bodensteiner the director of the Center for Evaluation and Educational Leadership (CEEL), a center within AAI that supports district and building level leaders in creating and sustaining effective learning environments for students.
Bart Swartz

Bart Swartz named growth officer for KU Achievement & Assessment Institute

The Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas has named Bart Swartz its first growth officer, a new executive role created to strengthen AAI’s position as a national leader in research-based solutions for education and community well-being.
A group of students in front of a whiteboard. One of the students is holding a marker and writing on the board.

Personalized math support builds student confidence in Kansas middle school

A teacher at Clark Middle School is empowering students to take the lead in their learning with the help of personalized chatbots.