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July 17, 2018
Serving Women Who Served

Women veterans are not getting the care they need. How can we change that?

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July 16, 2018
Teaching Middle Schoolers about Cybersecurity

Kids use Internet-connected devices all the time, but many do not understand how to keep these safe and secure.

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June 26, 2018
Preventing Opioid Misuse: What Works?

A special series of podcasts examines effective ways for prevention practitioners to address the opioid crisis.

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June 21, 2018
For Teens, Cigarettes Are Out, Juuling Is In

E-cigarette use is gaining popularity among teens. What should parents and educators do?

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June 14, 2018
How Can We Improve Online Education?

Online courses can be a valuable resource for many students. Researchers and educators in Michigan are working together to find out if they can make them work better.

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May 23, 2018
Improving Literacy in Mali

In Mali, a balanced literacy approach is helping young children learn to read and write.

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May 15, 2018
Tackling Prescription Drug Misuse

In this new podcast, Sarah Ivan discusses how prescription drug monitoring programs can both limit opioid misuse and provide public health officials with essential information.

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April 25, 2018
New Entrepreneurs Launched in Rwanda

EDC’s workforce development efforts in Rwanda are helping young people build the skills for work.

A photo of EDC's Naomi Mnthali
April 24, 2018
From Literature to Life Skills: One Educator’s Journey

Whether she’s teaching English or health, Naomi Mnthali believes in listening and learning.

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April 19, 2018
What Does Extra Math Add Up to in the Middle Grades?

Mathematics intervention classes are becoming increasingly popular in the middle grades. A new study shows just how prevalent they are.