Announcements

Early experiences with science can help children develop the problem-solving skills they need for life. What Parents Talk About When They Talk About Learning: A National Survey About Young Children and Science, a new report from EDC and SRI International, provides a window into parents’ perceptions of early science learning at home—and presents some opportunities for improvement. Help us tell parents, educators, and media producers about the importance of early science learning by downloading the images below to share.

EDC has been selected by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation as a recommended partner and preferred provider of equity-focused consulting services for public school districts throughout New England.

EDC will cosponsor the annual Carnegie Foundation Summit on Improvement in Education, a three-day event that draws hundreds of educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and policymakers. The summit will be held April 3–5 in San Francisco.

EDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center is sponsoring “Improving Care for Homeless Patients at Risk for Suicide,” a free webinar designed for clinicians and health organization staff who work with homeless individuals. The event will be held on January 30, 2:30–4 p.m. (ET).

EDC public health specialists will present on a variety of timely topics at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2017 Annual Meeting and Expo, held November 4–8 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Join EDC’s evaluation experts at the American Evaluation Association (AEA) annual conference. This year’s meeting will explore the theme “From Learning to Action.” It will be held November 6–11 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.