EDC Talks: Unlocking the Potential of WhatsApp in Learning EDC 2026-09-22 | EDC Talks: Unlocking the Potential of WhatsApp in Learning
The Potential of AI to Preserve Language EDC 2024-09-24 | Language is central to our identities, shaping and defining who we are as individuals and as a community. In Panama, we explored how artificial intelligence can preserve indigenous languages, cultural richness, and a lifelong history of traditions. EDC and Microsoft volunteers worked with members of the Buglé community to design an AI enabled tool that can assess oral language skills, knowledge of vocabulary words, and pronunciation. By proactively engaging with artificial intelligence, we can transform learning and ensure that the next generation is able to keep its heritage alive.
Where Do People Go in Their Community to Connect? EDC 2024-07-15 | EDC’s Pritay Washington and Akira Gutierrez Renzulli discuss the unexpected places where we can find community and the impact these everyday settings can have on our mental health.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day EDC 2024-06-15 | For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, EDC’s Kristin Lees Haggerty and Olanike Ojelabi share their insights on identifying and preventing elder abuse. Learn about the risk factors and what you can do to help protect older adults.
Transform Together EDC 2024-05-12 | As the world evolves, so do we. For over 65 years, we’ve driven progress, supporting individuals through life’s milestones: a first day of school, a first job, or the first steps towards a healthier life. In the face of a rapidly changing, uncertain world, this work we do—to improve outcomes across education, health, and workforce development—is more important than ever. To respond to this moment, we are launching a new strategic vision that will guide the next chapter of our work and impact. Today’s interconnected challenges need interconnected solutions, and our vision leverages our interdisciplinary strengths to support every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well. Supporting this strategic vision is a new visual identity, reflecting our commitment to collaboration and embodying our long-standing approach to partnership, local leadership, and co-creation. A better world is possible when we #TransformTogether. Learn more at edc.org/vision.
Think Critically, Act Locally: Civic Participation Through Media Literacy & Career Exploration EDC 2024-03-13 | How can you motivate young people to be active civic participants? Educators joined other leaders from EDC, National Council for the Social Studies, National Association for Media Literacy Education, and StoryCorps, as well as SRVCE funder US Department of Defense, for this featured Civic Learning Week event on the ways that applying media literacy skills and exploring public service careers can inspire civic engagement. This event draws on the partnership and resources of Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE), a free, highly adaptable civics curriculum. Learn more: srvce.edc.org
What Is Social Capital? Building a Diverse Network in Tech EDC 2024-03-01 | Success in computer science is often attributed to technical skills alone. EDC’s Camille Ferguson sheds light on a different perspective. She delves into the concept of tech social capital and how it can especially impact young Black girls who are often underrepresented in the tech space.Take a look at how this concept can help students from underrepresented communities find success in STEM education and career pathways.Learn more: go.edc.org/code24Y
The Principal of this School EDC 2023-10-24 | The film shows Kenneth Haskins, Lecturer on Education at Harvard, "on location" as principal of Morgan Community School in Washington, DC where he worked 1967-69. Haskins narrates the film, discussing his view of a principal's tasks and responsibilities. The footage for the film was taken from the unused archive footage for the film, "I Ain't Playin' No More," made by EDC in 1969. Copyright EDC. All Rights Reserved.
Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE) EDC 2023-10-16 | As civic engagement moves to digital platforms, it's essential to ensure that young people are well-equipped to navigate the online media landscape. Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE) helps young people learn how to engage with civic society and government, how to think critically with news and media, and how to explore pathways to public service.Learn more: srvce.edc.org
USAID Youth Advance EDC 2023-09-28 | It's critical to ensure young people have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive. USAID Liberia and EDC’s Youth Advance Activity strengthens foundational skills and delivers job readiness training, opening doors to improved livelihoods and increased income-generation opportunities.
SRVCE Civics Curriculum Promotes Student Inquiry and Action EDC 2023-09-27 | Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE) is a free new high school civics curriculum funded by the Department of Defense. SRVCE blends inquiry-based civic learning, media literacy education, and exploration of public service careers to prepare high school students to be active citizens and thrive in the workforce.Learn more: srvce.edc.org
Quality Measures in Texas EDC 2023-08-17 | Since 2020, the Quality Measures Center at EDC, with support from The Wallace Foundation, has been supporting Texas-based principal preparation programs and their district partners in evidence-based self-assessment and improvement planning. Here, participants discuss the value of that experience.
Facing the Loneliness Crisis: Comprehensive Care for Older Adults EDC 2023-08-15 | Loneliness impacts our physical and mental health, and can contribute to dementia in older adults. EDC's Kristin Lees-Haggerty and Gary Epstein-Lubow discuss this silent epidemic and share an innovative approach to care that addresses the needs of persons living with dementia AND their caregivers.
Roll 1-6 | Number recognition practice for preschoolers! EDC 2023-08-10 | Children put the cards in order and roll a die to flip them over. This is a great way to start connecting quantities and written numbers!Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Jumping on the Lily Pads | Hop to the pond and develop early math skills! EDC 2023-08-10 | Who will get their frog to the pond first? As children have fun rolling dice and hopping their frogs, they learn the sequence of numbers, number magnitude and eventually how to count on from higher and higher numbers!Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
How Many Are Hiding? | Early addition and subtraction practice for preschool! EDC 2023-08-10 | Using only a cloth and a few counters, children learn number composition - like joining 2 and 4 to make 6. They have fun practicing early addition and subtraction skills as they figure out how many are hiding.Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Quick Images | How quickly can you count the dots? EDC 2023-08-10 | Flip each Dot Card over for only a short time while children try to recognize how many dots are on the card.Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Hungry Numbers | Feed the hungry numbers and learn to count! EDC 2023-08-10 | Children “feed” Dot Cards to numeral cards based on how many dots are on each card. This gives them lots of practice with counting, recognizing numbers and number order. Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Extend the Pattern | How far can you take the pattern? Early pattern recognition for kids! EDC 2023-08-10 | Children love making long patterns! Use this game to start talking to children about what makes a pattern and to help them figure out what comes next in a pattern.Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Shape Dance | Children learn about shape attributes by dancing from shape to shape! EDC 2023-08-10 | Use tape or chalk to outline several shapes on the ground. Get some music ready and give children a clue about a shape, like, “Stand on a shape with more than 3 sides.” When the music stops, everyone has to find a shape that fits the clue! Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Line ‘Em Up | New card game for practicing number order with preschoolers! EDC 2023-08-10 | In this game, children line up five cards face down and take turns drawing from the deck in the middle. For each card they draw, they try to match the number on the card to the card in that number place in their line. So if they draw a 3 they can turn over the third card in their line. First to turn over all their cards wins!Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
The Young Mathematicians Project at EDC EDC 2023-08-10 | The Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Numbers, Numbers, 1, 2, 3 | Fun math game and song to play anywhere! EDC 2023-08-10 | Once children know the “Numbers, Numbers, 1, 2, 3” rhyme, they’ll be ready to practice counting anywhere!Young Mathematicians YOUTUBE CHANNELyoutube.com/@youngmathematiciansedcThe Young Mathematicians project at EDC has developed 50+ math games for children ages 3-6!Why Math?Research shows that early math skills strongly predict later academic success.Why Math Games?The best way to build early math skills is for young children to talk about and play with math. Our games help families and teachers engage children in problem-solving and puzzling. Kids learn key math strategies as they have fun. For more information, visit: ym.edc.org
Lets Learn Together EDC 2023-07-05 | Giving all children the support they need to learn to read helps them grow and sets them up for success in the future. USAID and EDC’s Let’s Learn Together! project improves access to quality education for children in the DRC where they can engage in learning and gain skills in literacy.
Childrens Safety Network EDC 2023-06-02 | Injuries are the leading cause of death for youth ages 1 to 19. But injuries can often be prevented. Across the U.S., Children’s Safety Network promotes health equity and provides resources and support to keep infants, children, and teens safe. Learn more: go.edc.org/CSN
SRVCE Civics Showcase: A Celebration of Student Civic Inquiry & Action EDC 2023-05-31 | Teachers and students highlight the importance of civics education and youth community engagement as part of Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE). Funded by the Department of Defense, SRVCE blends inquiry-based civic learning, media literacy education, and exploration of public service careers to prepare students to be active citizens and thrive in the workforce. Learn more: srvce.edc.org
Why Should We Switch to a Green Economy? EDC 2023-05-05 | In light of the global climate crisis and the increased need for inclusive and sustainable business practices, EDC’s Jay Tipton provides insights about the green economy and gives examples of how going green can benefit businesses.
Making a Living, Making a Future EDC 2023-04-21 | Our World, Our Work is EDC's 10-year mission to support 1 million youth in their pursuit of inclusive and sustainable jobs in the green and blue economy. This video shares the stories of youth making fighting climate change their life's work. Learn more: edc.org/owow
Spotlight: 2022-2023 NCAEM Mentorship Program—Kenneth Steinman, PHD, MPH EDC 2023-04-20 | Kenneth Steinman, PhD, MPH shares his experience with the National Collaboratory to Address Elder Mistreatment (NCAEM) Mentorship Program. Dr. Steinman notes that the program was a “wonderful opportunity” that helped him connect with leaders in the field. Learn more: edc.org/NCAEM-mentorship
Spotlight: 2022-2023 NCAEM Mentorship Program—Meredith Troutman-Jordan, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC EDC 2023-04-20 | Meredith Troutman-Jordan, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC reflects on her experience with the National Collaboratory to Address Elder Mistreatment (NCAEM) Mentorship Program. Dr. Troutman-Jordan shares the important role that her mentor has played in helping her focus and clarify plans. Learn more: edc.org/NCAEM-mentorship
The Importance of Social Emotional Learning EDC 2023-04-18 | Social emotional learning gives students many skills that help them navigate their lives in school and elsewhere. With knowledge of the current dialogue around the topic, EDC’s Shai Fuxman emphasizes that social emotional learning is a crucial part of a holistic education.
Opportunity 2.0 EDC 2023-04-17 | Learning and earning opportunities can be life-changing for young people. EDC partners with USAID on Opportunity 2.0, a program in the Philippines to support out-of-school youth in gaining new skills, accessing job training, and building fruitful careers.
Spanish as a Second Language for the Indigenous Peoples of Panama EDC 2023-03-16 | Mother tongues among indigenous communities throughout the world are rapidly disappearing. At the same time, mastery of the official language of instruction is essential. The resulting linguistic situation is often complex and challenging. Thanks to interviews with the Educación Intercultural Bilingüe (DNEIB) Department of the Ministry of Education of Panama, this video provides a window into the fragile, complex, linguistic situation among the seven indigenous pueblos originarios of Panama. Through interactive audio instruction programs, DNEIB and EDC support the goal of preserving indigenous languages in Panama while also promoting language and literacy skills in Spanish. These programs are designed to teach oral language skills through songs, games and dramas.
The Social, Emotional, and Behavior Academy EDC 2023-03-13 | Including social emotional learning in schools gives students the capacity to build practical skills that serve them beyond the classroom. Based in Massachusetts, the Social, Emotional, and Behavior Academy serves schools and districts with evidence-based, data-driven, and culturally responsive systems of supports. During each three-year cycle, the Academy provides varied resources including intensive coaching, technical assistance, as well as professional development and peer sharing events.
Safety Tips for Kids and Cannabis EDC 2023-02-06 | Parents and caregivers are increasingly concerned about children accidentally ingesting cannabis. Jennifer Leonardo of EDC's Children's Safety Network speaks about this issue and points out the best ways to keep children safe.
USAID Higher Education Capacity Development Program EDC 2023-01-27 | The USAID Higher Education Capacity Development program gives college students in Lebanon access to soft-skills training and job readiness they need to be successful in their future careers. Through partnerships, the program provides universities with resources and support to implement the training.
Movement of AirMasses EDC 2022-12-22 | This video, narrated by WeatherX team member Professor Asli Sezen-Barrie from the University of Maine-Orono, provides a demonstration of the movement of air masses using hot and cold water and food coloring. In WeatherX Extreme Weather Unit Lesson 3 (Air Masses and Temperature).
Scientist EDC 2022-12-22 | This video features Nicole Tallman, a weather observer and educator at the Mount Washington Observatory (MWO). She describes her background, career path, and role at MWO. In WeatherX Local Unit Lesson 5 (Patterns in Wind Speed Data).
Weather-to-Data EDC 2022-12-22 | In this video, Brian Fitzgerald, Director of Science and Education at the Mount Washington Observatory, explains how weather data is collected at the summit of the mountain, and he discusses who uses these data and for what purposes. In WeatherX Local Unit Lesson 2 (Measuring Weather Components).
Air Pressure EDC 2022-12-22 | This video discusses what air pressure is, how and why it is measured, differences in air pressure between the base and summit of Mount Washington, and types of weather associated with low or high pressure. In WeatherX Extreme Weather Unit Lesson 5 (Air Pressure and Wind).
Wind EDC 2022-12-22 | This video discusses what wind is, how and why it is measured on Mount Washington, how and why it gets so windy on the summit, types of wind instruments, and how summit observers record and report wind data. In WeatherX Extreme Weather Unit Lesson 4 (Wind).
Temperature EDC 2022-12-22 | This video discusses what temperature is, how it has been measured over time at Mount Washington, different types of instruments to measure temperature, and how cold it can get on the summit. In WeatherX Extreme Weather Unit Lesson 2 (Temperature).
Getting to Know Mount Washington EDC 2022-12-22 | An overview of Mount Washington, accessing the summit, the annual auto race, the summit’s weather observers, the mountain’s extreme weather, and conditions on the summit during the 2015 President’s Day Storm. In WeatherX Extreme Weather Unit Lesson 1 (Exploring Extreme Weather).
Beauty and Joy of Computing EDC 2022-12-08 | Beauty and Joy of Computing is an introductory computer science (CS) curriculum for students who may not see themselves in CS. The program prepares high school students for the Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles exam. Learn more: bjc.edc.org
Mental Health During the Holiday Season EDC 2022-12-06 | The holiday season brings with it a number of stressors which can impact mental health for many. EDC’s Heidi Kar discusses these stressors and their resulting effects, along with strategies for coping.
BRITE: Building Resilience in TVET through E-Learning EDC 2022-12-01 | EDC’s BRITE project in Rwanda has given Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students access to e-learning materials, strengthening the Rwandan TVET system's capacity to implement blended learning instruction, while helping build important digital literacy skills needed for the future.
Math for All EDC 2022-11-29 | Math for All is a professional development program designed to give general and special education teachers training to teach math using accessible, student-centered techniques. The program helps K-5 teachers implement high-quality, standards-based math education for a wide range of students, including those with disabilities.
Employment for All EDC 2022-11-10 | Umurimo Kuri Bose (Employment for All) was a two-year USAID-funded activity implemented by EDC in Rwanda that fostered a more disability inclusive workforce development system. In this video, two youth participants shared their experiences and discussed the challenges and opportunities facing youth with disabilities in finding employment.
Chris Begins Again EDC 2022-11-10 | EDC's Career Education Project (1971-1975) provided telephone-based counseling, job training, and a career resource center to help thousands of adults in Rhode Island join the workforce. It became a national model for workforce development initiatives. This film features 30 year old Christine S. explaining why she contacted the project and the changes career counseling has made in her life.Learn more: files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED135997.pdfCopyright EDC. All Rights Reserved.
Career Education Ads EDC 2022-11-10 | EDC's Career Education Project (1971-1975) provided telephone-based counseling, job training, and a career resource center to help thousands of adults in Rhode Island join the workforce. It became a national model for workforce development initiatives. These TV ads were created to attract home-based adults to the Project's career counseling service. The ads were also responsible for providing the general public and the professional community with information about the nature and purpose of the Project as a whole.Learn more: files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED135997.pdfCopyright EDC. All Rights Reserved.
The Importance of Science Learning at Home and at School EDC 2022-11-09 | In this video, EDC’s Cindy Hoisington reminds us how important it is for children to engage in science learning at home and for those experiences to be reflected in the classroom.
