Newsroom

Announcements

A photo of Reverend Mariama White-Hammond
January 7, 2020
EDC, BSAS Host Statewide Prevention Conference

For the sixth year in a row, EDC’s Center for Strategic Prevention Support (CSPS) organized the Massachusetts Statewide Prevention Conference, which attracted 200 health and prevention professionals working to reduce opioid, alcohol, and other drug misuse in communities across the Commonwealth.

December 23, 2019
Suicide Prevention Tools Receive Media Awards

Two products from EDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) have earned awards in an international media competition.

A photo of students representing EDC Advances Work to Support Student Success
December 9, 2019
EDC Advances Work to Support Student Success

EDC is building capacity to close achievement gaps, enhance instruction, and improve student outcomes through two Comprehensive Centers newly funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

A photo of young learners representing EDC Presents at the 2019 NAEYC Annual Conference
November 13, 2019
EDC Presents at the 2019 NAEYC Annual Conference

Join EDC at the 2019 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference, November 20–23, in Nashville, Tennessee.

An image representing Join EDC at Evaluation 2019
November 5, 2019
Join EDC at Evaluation 2019

During November 11 to 16, join EDC’s evaluation experts in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for Evaluation 2019—the annual conference of the American Evaluation Association (AEA).

An image of youth representing EDC's presentations at APHA 2019
October 24, 2019
Join EDC at APHA 2019

EDC public health specialists will present on a variety of timely topics at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo, to be held November 2–6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

September 27, 2019
EDC Presents at the 2019 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit

Join EDC at the 2019 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit, which is taking place October 1–4 in Washington, D.C. The annual conference convenes more than 550 experts, from 60+ countries, who are committed to advancing the social and economic well-being of young people globally.

September 25, 2019
NSF, EDC Lead Summit to “Reconceptualize Learning and Thinking”

STEM and computing leaders, educators, and researchers meet to explore the future of education

September 20, 2019
Global Book Alliance in Action to Address Access to Reading Materials

EDC has been selected as USAID’s implementing partner in the Global Book Alliance in Action (GBAIA) project.

August 20, 2019
In September, Take Action to Prevent Suicide

In September, we recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, National Suicide Prevention Week (September 8–14), and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). To help you get involved, EDC offers the following tips for taking action to prevent suicide this month.