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September 25, 2019
NSF, EDC Lead Summit to “Reconceptualize Learning and Thinking”

STEM and computing leaders, educators, and researchers meet to explore the future of education

September 20, 2019
Global Book Alliance in Action to Address Access to Reading Materials

EDC has been selected as USAID’s implementing partner in the Global Book Alliance in Action (GBAIA) project.

August 20, 2019
In September, Take Action to Prevent Suicide

In September, we recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, National Suicide Prevention Week (September 8–14), and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). To help you get involved, EDC offers the following tips for taking action to prevent suicide this month.

August 19, 2019
New Program in Lebanon to Advance Higher Education and Job Readiness

EDC is leading a new higher education and job readiness project in Lebanon to build institutional capacity for greater graduate success in local, regional, and international labor markets.

August 9, 2019
EDC to Partner on Food for Peace Initiative in Niger

EDC will partner with Catholic Relief Services on a five-year USAID-funded Food for Peace project in Niger.

August 8, 2019
NYC, REL Team Up for Research Forum

Educators and researchers examine connections between research, policy, and practice.

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July 22, 2019
EDC Expert Testifies on Urgent Need for Media Literacy

On July 9, EDC Senior Research Associate Wendy Rivenburgh testified before the Massachusetts State Legislature’s Joint Education Committee on why it is vital to integrate media literacy skills into K–12 education.

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July 22, 2019
EDC Releases New Mathematics Text

Linear Algebra and Geometry brings new approach to high school mathematics.

July 22, 2019
Study of Young Children’s Science Learning

EDC and SRI International conducted an independent study of the PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science app, which includes in-app and direct hands-on science explorations for children ages 3 to 6 and their parents.

July 19, 2019
EDC Marks Passing of Colleague Nancy Clark-Chiarelli

Nancy Clark-Chiarelli, a deeply dedicated and beloved member of the EDC community, passed away unexpectedly on July 15.