Lessons from Youth: Don’t Wait for Change, Be the Change!

Laura Dillon shares takeaways from EDC’s Our World, Our Work summit in Manila, Philippines, where youth and partners convened to discuss transformation in the green and blue economies.

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April 2, 2023
The Boston Globe
The Impact of Mobile Sports Betting on Problem Gambling
In this article, EDC’s Rebecca Bishop of the Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention weighs in on how easy access to mobile sports betting could lead to an increase in problem gambling.
April 22, 2023
The Hill
Providing Opportunities in STEM to Justice-Impacted Citizens

An op-ed co-authored by EDC’s Eden Badertscher and Basia Skudrzyk highlights the STEM Opportunities in Prison Settings (STEM-OPS) initiative and stresses how STEM education and careers for the justice-impacted are vital for successful returns to society as well as the strength of our country's STEM economy.

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A photo of students engaging in STEM representing New Program Uses Mentorship to Support STEM Education for Autistic Students
April 12, 2023
New Program Uses Mentorship to Support STEM Education for Autistic Students

Project will pair autistic college students who major in STEM fields with autistic high school students who are participating in the EDC developed the IDEAS Maker Program.

March 22, 2023
The New York Times
NY Times: A.I. Chatbots and Kids
Parents face challenges addressing the nuances of technology with kids, especially when talking about chatbots like ChatGPT. EDC’s Shelley Pasnik discusses creative ways for kids and parents to explore artificial intelligence together.
A photo pof young learners representing EDC Evaluates New Financial Literacy Game for Children
March 17, 2023
EDC Evaluates New Financial Literacy Game for Children
According to an EDC evaluation, the Cha-Ching Money Adventures digital learning game both improves children’s financial literacy skills and promotes conversations about money at home.
Group of Liberian men and women holding solar panels wearing vests labeled LIB Solar
February 13, 2023
Our World, Our Work

EDC's 10-year mission to support 1 million youth in their pursuit of inclusive and sustainable jobs in the green and blue economy