EDC's Anne Huntington and Joy Kennedy explore the value of joyful learning and share some play-based strategies.
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![Juneteenth—Reaching for the Promise An illustration representing Juneteenth—Reaching for the Promise](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC-Blog-DJennings-Holton-6.20.png?itok=vgzuzG0E)
June 18, 2020
At EDC, we recognize structural racism is real with disproportionately adverse impacts on health, education, and economic outcomes.
![“We Black Mothers”: A Poem A photo of a protest representing “We Black Mothers”: A Poem](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC%20Blog-TKhelghati-6.20.jpg?itok=3zZlMqKl)
June 17, 2020
I’d like to preface this poem by saying that I am not a poet. I rarely write poetry, and it’s usually when I’ve been deeply moved...
![Examining Our Own Biases: An Essential Step on the Path of Progress A photo representing Examining Our Own Biases: An Essential Step on the Path of Progress](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC-Blog-EBadertscher-6.17.jpg?itok=nlu0xEiM)
June 17, 2020
This current activism cannot be the end. As communities, we need to encourage and support each other to look inside.
![Racism is a Public Health Problem. What Can We Do? A photo of a protest representing Racism is a Public Health Problem. What Can We Do?](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC%20Blog-MAdler-CGoddard-6.20.jpg?itok=7dQdyV9R)
June 16, 2020
As public health professionals, we have an important role to play in preventing structural racism in addition to mitigating and healing its resulting traumas and health disparities.
![Racial Injustice and Racism: The Pandemic That Is Centuries Old An illustration representing Racial Injustice and Racism: The Pandemic That Is Centuries Old](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC-Blog-NChugani-Bajaj-6.20.png?itok=3mz1B8Y7)
June 15, 2020
Before you can address racial injustice in the world, you need to address it in your home, in your community, and in your organization.
![Honoring World Elder Abuse Awareness Day A photo of a senior representing Honoring World Elder Abuse Awareness Day](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC-Blog-RStoeckle-KLees-6.20.jpg?itok=Vbk7h3cS)
June 15, 2020
Studies carried out before COVID-19 indicate that one in six older adults will experience some form of mistreatment: financial, neglect, psychological, physical, or sexual.
![Inequity, Race, and Protest: Empowering Young People to Make Change (Photo by Tom Luongo) A photo of a protest representing Inequity, Race, and Protest: Empowering Young People to Make Change (Photo by Tom Luongo)](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC-Blog-J.Juliuson-6.20.jpg?itok=DAdMFnbs)
June 9, 2020
EDC’s Law and Justice curriculum supports the development of an informed, active “fourth branch” of government—the people.
![Strengthening Connections for At-Risk Women and Children during COVID-19 A photo of mother and children](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC-blog-NBajaj-Chugani_6.20.jpg?itok=vGiXvj5W)
June 4, 2020
As families globally confront the stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic—including job loss, food insecurity, and...
![A Key Ingredient in Reopening Schools: Social and Emotional Support A photo of a classroom representing A Key Ingredient in Reopening Schools: Social and Emotional Support](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/EDC-Blog-SFuxman_5.20.jpg?itok=gTBm3w7x)
May 27, 2020
At EDC, we are preparing to support districts across Massachusetts in their reopening plans through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mental Health Academy.