In an op-ed, EDC's Sarita Pillai and Andrés Henríquez warn that proposed cuts to key education programs will “weaken the foundation of our country's education system and workforce.” They call on policymakers to protect essential investments in K–12 education.
EDC's Colleen Carr of National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention discusses the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, health equity, the role of health care systems in suicide prevention, and more in a wide ranging interview.
In this timely op-ed, EDC’s Maria Valenti examines how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to build a healthier future for all may be hindered by state-level legislation impacting LGBTQ+ community members.
EDC’sJulie Goldstein Grumet, director of theZero Suicide Institute, spoke with the Los Angeles Times about best practices for suicide prevention in healthcare settings, and explained why providers often
EDC’s Shelley Pasnik is interviewed about how schools can respond to students creating explicit deepfakes. She highlights the importance of engaging students as partners to establish norms and boundaries around this emerging technology, finding ways to discuss deepfakes in existing curriculum, and updating school codes of conduct.
EDC’s Andrés Henríquez discusses the growing interest among Gen Z in green and blue work, and what it will take for this next generation to launch fulfilling careers and make a real impact on climate change.
In an opinion piece, EDC’s Andrés Henríquez argues that climate change presents an opportunity to transform our education system by preparing students for the green and blue economies, while also tapping these young people’s passion for a better world.
In an op-ed written for Second Chance Month, Basia Skudrzyk and Michael Saine with EDC’s STEM Opportunities in Prison Settings program call for urgent policy action that unlocks the potential of system-impacted individuals by providing realistic pathways to well-paying jobs.
