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National Research and Development Center on Instructional Technology

CCT will collaborate with colleagues at EDC’s Center for Science Education and game developers Electric Funstuff to develop and pilot-test a series of game modules that infuse inquiry-based game activities into traditional classroom practice for grade 7 science. Known as “Super Sleuths,”the modules will offer teachers and students in-depth explorations of scientific problems, countering students’ scientific misconceptions, reading difficulties, and lack of motivation that often complicate science teaching.

Supported Literacy for Adolescents

Supported Literacy for Adolescents is a research-based literacy program developed over 10 years by EDC, with funding from the U.S. Department of Education (Office of Special education Programs and Institute of Educational Sciences), Annenberg Foundation, and MetLife Foundation. Its goal is to improve reading, writing, and comprehension among both high risk and typically achieving populations. It is deeply rooted in standards-based curriculum design, and all components of the program are aligned with national reading and writing standards, as well as selected content standards.

Lowell’s Enhanced Approach for Development Early Readers (LEADER)

Project LEADER is an Early Reading First grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This three-year project will provide an intensive professional development program in early childhood literacy for staff in Lowell’s Community Teamwork Inc. program. The program includes credit-bearing courses in language and literacy, use of formative assessments to inform instruction and science; in addition, teachers will receive instructional coaching throughout the program.

Making Connections: An Integrated Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Academic Curriculum

EDC is developing an interdisciplinary career technical education (CTE) curriculum, Making Connections, that prepares students to pursue their interests in the arts, media, and entertainment when they go off to college or join the workplace. The curriculum addresses national and California state standards for grades 9 and 10, and also includes integrated units for English language arts, math, science, and social studies to help teachers link these subjects with applications in arts, media, and entertainment.

Just Back: Nancy Clark-Chiarelli

Nancy Clark-Chiarelli works with West Virginia preschool teachers to improve language and literacy learning among their students.

Learning and Earning in Timor-Leste

Youths in Baucau taking part in a training

A new EDC program is providing youths with education and livelihood skills.

Renewing Literacy in Preschool

Professional development for preschool teachers boosts literacy in Worcester, Mass.

A new professional development program developed by EDC assists teachers in boosting language and literacy acquisition among low-income children ages 3 to 5.

Speaking Volumes

A new book series captures Somali folktales that have nearly been lost after years of conflict.

A new book series from EDC brings learning to Somali children amid conflict.

Building Trust Improves Schools in Ghana

In Ghana, community members and district officials are working with EDC to increase the community ownership and effectiveness of schools.

EDC Awarded Contract for Major Education Reform in Mali

EDC has been awarded a $30 million contract by the U.S. Agency for International Development to direct a broad education reform effort in Mali, reaching 80 percent of primary schools and over 1.5 million children over the next five years.