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January 2, 2019
EDC Receives New NSF Awards

EDC recently received notice of six grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF renewed one project and provided funding for five additional projects, all of which reflect EDC’s commitment to inclusion and equity in STEM education.

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December 11, 2018
Coalition for Elementary Science Launched at EDC Summit

Educators, policymakers, and business representatives from all six New England states gathered at EDC on November 30 with one goal—to discuss ways to improve the quantity and quality of elementary science throughout the region.

A photo from the launch of USAID’s Integrated Youth Development Activity (IYDA)
November 28, 2018
New Youth Project Launches in Eastern DRC

USAID’s Integrated Youth Development Activity (IYDA), a project in the Democratic Republic of Congo for which EDC is the lead implementer, was officially launched on November 20 with an event in the South Kivu provincial capital of Bukavu.

November 9, 2018
Opioid Overdose Prevention Course Wins Platinum

EDC’s online course Opioid Overdose Prevention: Understanding the Basics earned a platinum award in the 2018 eHealthcare Leadership Awards.

A photo of Anant Agarwal, CEO of edX,
October 19, 2018
Impact, Innovation Celebrated at 60th Anniversary Gala

At a special gala event, over 220 guests celebrated EDC’s 60th anniversary—and took a peek into the future as the winner of EDC’s year-long Pitch Competition was revealed.

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October 16, 2018
EDC 60th Anniversary Gala, Oct. 16

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of transforming lives around the world through education, health, and economic development.

October 10, 2018
EDC’s Pitch Competition Seeks “Next Big Idea”

Five teams of finalists are competing for the chance to bring their innovative ideas to life.

American Evaluation Association (AEA) annual conference banner
September 25, 2018
Join EDC at AEA 2018

Join EDC’s evaluation experts at the American Evaluation Association (AEA) annual conference. 

August 31, 2018
In September, Get Involved for Suicide Prevention Awareness

In September, we recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, National Suicide Prevention Week (September 9–15), and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). To promote awareness about suicide prevention this month, EDC offers the following actions, resources, and events.

A photo representing Elementary Science Summit: Preparing K–5 for a STEM Future
July 31, 2018
Join EDC for the Elementary Science Summit on November 30

Join EDC’s Coalition for Elementary Science for the Elementary Science Summit: Preparing K–5 for a STEM Future, to be held November 30 at EDC headquarters in Waltham, MA.