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A two-year study by EDC evaluates a mathematics curriculum developed for pre-K and kindergarten that introduces basic math concepts through games and play.

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

Most Somali children have known nothing but war. Said Yasin, who develops educational programs in this African nation, is continually amazed and inspired by students’ unquenchable desire to learn—even under dire circumstances. On a recent visit to the United States, Yasin reflected on the radio-based instruction program that reaches 250,000 children and more than 7,000 teachers.

Working with academic deans from eight seminaries in the Midwest Association of Theological Schools, EDC recently identified nine major responsibilities of a Roman Catholic priest. The resulting In Fulfillment of Their Mission describes duties that include teaching the faith, celebrating liturgy and sacraments, and leading parish administration.

Pathways to Math Achievement is a new EDC study that will examine the impact on the mathematics achievement of students taking Algebra I in the eighth grade.

A new series of online courses from EDC is helping U.S. history teachers make the most of primary source documents, such as letters, pamphlets, and journals, and trips to historical sites to enhance the learning experience for their students.

EDC’s Tribal Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center is a federally funded agency that works across the self-governing American Indian communities throughout the United States to improve juvenile justice systems and health programming for youth.

TEACH-VIP E-Learning presents a comprehensive list of topics to online learners, including injury prevention, measuring injuries and violence, and policy development and advocacy, as well as problem-specific content and self-assessments.

EDC is evaluating a new initiative that employs a holistic approach in five community health centers to keep young people healthy.

An EDC study found that classroom teaching experience is a stronger indicator of first-rate science instruction than other qualifications, in particular the “highly qualified teacher” status as determined by the No Child Left Behind Act.

An EDC project will bring together students, teachers, and game developers to design and evaluate digital games and learning tools, built around the Nintendo DS, for classroom science and literacy lessons.

Armed conflict in Somalia has forced people to flee their homes and has sent many into makeshift housing and camps. Using shortwave radio to reach these people, EDC produces and broadcasts instructional segments on basic reading, math, and life skills such as health and conflict prevention.

EDC is working with 18 Boston-area towns to collect information on youth drinking and drug use and to help inform responses that will work.

For many schools, it’s difficult to find the right combination of communication, compassion, and connection to help students who are struggling because of disabilities or ethnic or linguistic differences. While all schools are required to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, these programs often focus on addressing deficits and do not reflect the whole student or the family’s hopes for that child’s future.