Many families read aloud to help their children develop literacy skills. Yet far fewer families realize that they can play an equally vital role in promoting their children’s early math learning.

In EDC’s Young Mathematicians in Worcester (YM-W) project, my colleagues, our partners, and I are working to support families in this important role. Specifically we are:

As schools now begin to plan for students’ return to full-time in-person learning, it is imperative that social and emotional learning (SEL) programs and mental health supports remain a focus of schools’ plans alongside academic recovery.

In this post, we talk about using culturally relevant technology tools—those that are already part of families’ lives—to meet them where they are.

Because women and girls are significantly affected by crises, such as the current pandemic and conflicts, is precisely why more women need to occupy leadership positions.