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October 7, 2020
Join EDC Virtually at APHA 2020

EDC public health specialists will present on a variety of timely topics at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2020 Annual Meeting and Expo, to be held virtually October 24–28.

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October 6, 2020
EDC Talks: Why Are SEL Skills Important?

Jim Vetter discusses his work to help children grow up to be happy and healthy adults.

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October 5, 2020
Celebrating Teachers Around the World

On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate those who teach, lead, and inspire.

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October 2, 2020
Join Us This October in Shaping an Effective Response to Substance Misuse

To observe National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, EDC is offering tips and tools for preventing substance misuse in your community.

October 5, 2020
EDC’s Steven Shuman Receives National Award from American Academy of Pediatrics

Steven Shuman of EDC, was awarded the Dr. Susan S. Aronson Early Education and Child Care Advocacy Award for 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Early Childhood.

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September 30, 2020
EDC and Georgetown to Lead National Head Start Center

EDC and partner Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD) have been selected by the Office of Head Start (OHS) to lead the new National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety (the Center).

Understanding Rural Suicide Prevention – 3 Key Points

Rural suicide prevention strategies will be most effective when they draw upon the culture of rural America.

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September 29, 2020
Action Alliance Recognizes A Decade of Progress

In September 2020, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) housed at Education Development Center (EDC) marks its 10th year of advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, the nation’s road map for prioritizing suicide prevention.

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September 28, 2020
4 Things You Can Do to Prevent Suicide

Most people want to help, but don’t know what to do or say. Learn how to support someone who is struggling.

Building a Lasting Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Without a strong infrastructure, states have little chance of sustaining the coordinated, multifaceted suicide prevention effort that’s needed to reduce suicide across the country.

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