Announcements

Resources for Coping with a Disaster

When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from disasters and crisis situations, such as the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what you can do at home to help children and family members cope.
5/22: Gun Violence Webinar

The Children’s Safety Network and the Network for Public Health Law are co-sponsoring a webinar that will focus on law and policy issues in reducing firearm violence among children and teens. This free online event takes place on May 22 beginning at 2 p.m.
5/16 Webinar: What is Blended Learning?

During this webinar hosted by EDC’s Edtech Leaders Online (ETLO), educators from New York, Alabama, and Virginia will discuss their experience with implementing blended learning. This free online event takes place May 16 at 3 p.m.
Mass. Health Survey Shows Positive Trends in Prevention of Alcohol Use, School Bullying

Every other year, EDC conducts a survey for the MetroWest Health Foundation, based west of Boston, Massachusetts. The regional census of 40,000 middle and high school students in 25 communities is one of the largest in the country. The 2012 survey results show positive trends in alcohol use, school bullying.
Today: Google+ for Online Learning

EDC’s EdTech Leaders Online (ETLO) is hosting the free webinar “Leveraging Google+ Features to Build Community” on April 30, 3–4 p.m. During this interactive webinar, participants explore the power of Google Hangouts, Google Communities, Google+ Events, Google+ Pages, and will see how these features can be used to create powerful connections in an online learning environment.
EDC at AERA

EDC researchers have been invited to present at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) in San Francisco, April 27 to May 1. Topics include strategies to promote P–12 STEM learning and STEM college and career success; enhancing mathematics learning and achievement; and using technology in professional development.
April 24: Early Learning Standards

EDC staff from the Early Childhood Education Research Alliance (ECEA) of the REL Northeast and Islands and the Center for Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO) will host a webinar on April 24 at 3 p.m. to discuss the research base and activities that states are drawing on to develop and implement early learning standards. The webinar will also feature a state-level perspective on revising and implementing statewide early learning standards, including successes and challenges of implementation.
Crisis Response Resources

In response to the bombing in Boston, the following resources may be helpful for families, teachers, medical professionals, and others support children in the aftermath of a traumatic event. The resources were compiled by the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention to provide ideas about what to do at home and at school to help children and other cope with a crisis event.
EDC Math Conference Presentations

Several EDC staff members will be in Denver, Colorado to present at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference (April 15–17), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Presession (April 15–17), and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting (April 17–20). Among the topics covered by EDC are the Common Core State Standards, algebraic thinking, curriculum implementation, meeting the needs of at-risk algebra students, effective professional development, and supporting English learners.
April 10: Social Media for Suicide Prevention

The Injury Control Research Center for Suicide Prevention (ICRC-S), developed by the University of Rochester Medical Center and EDC, is hosting a webinar and conference call to explore ways in which social media is being utilized for suicide prevention and what research reveals about the opportunities and challenges of using social media for this purpose. The webinar will take place on April 10, 2–3 p.m.