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A photo from Senegal representing A High School Student Turns His Village Green
October 1, 2024
A High School Student Turns His Village Green
Gagnessiri Ndoye
EDC project supports youth-led transformation in Senegal.
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A photo of students representing Preparing Kids for the Future with SEL
March 11, 2022
Preparing Kids for the Future with SEL
The future of work demands more than just the “hard” skills. Will our kids be prepared?
Shai Fuxman
Historical photos representing Reflections on Women’s History Month: My Sheroes
March 8, 2022
Reflections on Women’s History Month: My Sheroes
Siobhan Bredin talks about the sheroes who have inspired her.
Siobhan Bredin
A photo of Carter G. Woodson
February 23, 2022
The History of Black History Month
What are the origins of Black History Month? Katari Coleman shares the story.
Katari Coleman
A photo representing Why It is Important for White Communities to Fight Racism
February 17, 2022
Why It is Important for White Communities to Fight Racism
Combatting racism is everyone’s responsibility, says Gisela Rots.
Gisela Rots
Trikosko, M. S. (1963). Demonstrators marching in the street holding signs during the March on Washington [photograph]. Library of Congress Online Catalog. https://www.loc.gov/item/2013647400/
February 10, 2022
Invisible and Invaluable: Moving Beyond the Surface of U.S. History
To mark Black History Month, Kimberly Elliott shares her experience of digging beneath the surface of U.S. history.
Kimberly Elliott
A photo of early childhood classroom representing Keeping Early Childhood Environments Safe
January 19, 2022
Keeping Early Childhood Environments Safe
Early care and education providers are heroes as they work to keep environments safe and healthy for children says Stephanie Knutson.
Stephanie Knutson
A photo of a classroom representing Taking Action for Children and Families: Learning from the First 40 Communities
January 5, 2022
Taking Action for Children and Families: Learning from the First 40 Communities
David Jacobson shares how coordinated school-community partnerships improve outcomes for children and families during the first decade of children’s lives.
David Jacobson
A photo of a teacher representing Making Lemonade in 2021
December 22, 2021
Making Lemonade in 2021
Matt McLeod offers an appreciation of teachers, whose resilience, creativity, and compassion have been instrumental throughout the pandemic.
Matthew McLeod
An illustration representing Advancing Inclusive Education—Then and Now
December 3, 2021
Advancing Inclusive Education—Then and Now
At the core of inclusive education is this key truth—all children can learn.
Susan Bruckner