EDCMother 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.
Spanish as a Second Language for the Indigenous Peoples of PanamaEDC2023-03-16 | 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 Potential of AI to Preserve LanguageEDC2024-09-24 | 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?EDC2024-07-15 | 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 DayEDC2024-06-15 | 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 TogetherEDC2024-05-12 | 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 ExplorationEDC2024-03-13 | 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.orgWhat Is Social Capital? Building a Diverse Network in TechEDC2024-03-01 | 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/code24YThe Principal of this SchoolEDC2023-10-24 | 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)EDC2023-10-16 | 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.orgUSAID Youth AdvanceEDC2023-09-28 | 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 ActionEDC2023-09-27 | 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.orgQuality Measures in TexasEDC2023-08-17 | 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 AdultsEDC2023-08-15 | 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!EDC2023-08-10 | 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!
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.orgJumping on the Lily Pads | Hop to the pond and develop early math skills!EDC2023-08-10 | 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!
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.orgHow Many Are Hiding? | Early addition and subtraction practice for preschool!EDC2023-08-10 | 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.
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.orgQuick Images | How quickly can you count the dots?EDC2023-08-10 | Flip each Dot Card over for only a short time while children try to recognize how many dots are on the card.
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.orgHungry Numbers | Feed the hungry numbers and learn to count!EDC2023-08-10 | 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.
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.orgExtend the Pattern | How far can you take the pattern? Early pattern recognition for kids!EDC2023-08-10 | 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.
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.orgShape Dance | Children learn about shape attributes by dancing from shape to shape!EDC2023-08-10 | 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!
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.orgLine ‘Em Up | New card game for practicing number order with preschoolers!EDC2023-08-10 | 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!
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.orgThe Young Mathematicians Project at EDCEDC2023-08-10 | 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.orgNumbers, Numbers, 1, 2, 3 | Fun math game and song to play anywhere!EDC2023-08-10 | Once children know the “Numbers, Numbers, 1, 2, 3” rhyme, they’ll be ready to practice counting anywhere!
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.orgLets Learn TogetherEDC2023-07-05 | 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 NetworkEDC2023-06-02 | 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/CSNSRVCE Civics Showcase: A Celebration of Student Civic Inquiry & ActionEDC2023-05-31 | 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.orgWhy Should We Switch to a Green Economy?EDC2023-05-05 | 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 FutureEDC2023-04-21 | 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/owowSpotlight: 2022-2023 NCAEM Mentorship Program—Kenneth Steinman, PHD, MPHEDC2023-04-20 | 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-mentorshipSpotlight: 2022-2023 NCAEM Mentorship Program—Meredith Troutman-Jordan, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BCEDC2023-04-20 | 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-mentorshipThe Importance of Social Emotional LearningEDC2023-04-18 | 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 2.0EDC2023-04-17 | 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.The Social, Emotional, and Behavior AcademyEDC2023-03-13 | 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 CannabisEDC2023-02-06 | 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 ProgramEDC2023-01-27 | 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 AirMassesEDC2022-12-22 | 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).ScientistEDC2022-12-22 | 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-DataEDC2022-12-22 | 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 PressureEDC2022-12-22 | 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).WindEDC2022-12-22 | 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).TemperatureEDC2022-12-22 | 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 WashingtonEDC2022-12-22 | 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 ComputingEDC2022-12-08 | 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.orgMental Health During the Holiday SeasonEDC2022-12-06 | 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-LearningEDC2022-12-01 | 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 AllEDC2022-11-29 | 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 AllEDC2022-11-10 | 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 AgainEDC2022-11-10 | 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.
Copyright EDC. All Rights Reserved.Career Education AdsEDC2022-11-10 | 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.
Copyright EDC. All Rights Reserved.The Importance of Science Learning at Home and at SchoolEDC2022-11-09 | 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.