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April 4, 2019
HubWeek
Caring for Children with Disabilities

Shai Fuxman, Sarah Jerome, Chelsey Goddard, Lin Pang, the winning team of of EDC’s inaugural Pitch Competition, are interviewed about their efforts to develop the Care(giver) Navigator mobile app. The app helps caregivers of children with disabilities keep track of medications, appointments, and navigate other complex systems.

March 22, 2019
The Hill
A Plan to End Suicide

Suicide is not only an issue affecting veterans, writes EDC’s Jerry Reed in an opinion piece. Reed discusses the scope of suicide in the United States and calls for a national effort to end suicide for veterans and non-veterans alike.

December 3, 2018
WBUR (NPR Boston)
Virtual Charter Schools and English Learners

EDC’s Caroline Parker is interviewed about why English learners might chose to attend virtual charter schools and points out both the benefits and challenges associated with that decision.

November 29, 2018
USA Today
The Need for Funding for Suicide Prevention

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but receives fewer research dollars than other health-related issues. EDC’s Adam Swanson and Jerry Reed discuss why this is the case and reflect on the progress in prevention that has been made in recent years.

November 29, 2018
BBC
Suicide Rate and Life Expectancy

Suicide and drug overdoses have contributed to a lower life expectancy in the United States, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. EDC’s Jerry Reed discusses some of the factors behind the rising suicide rate and what can be done to counter the trend.

November 4, 2018
Boston Globe
Guns and Suicide

The majority of gun deaths in the United States are a result of suicide. EDC’s Jerry Reed is interviewed about research showing that reducing people’s access to lethal means during a moment of crisis leads to a reduction in suicide deaths.

October 22, 2018
The Hechinger Report
Proficiency-Based Education

Maine’s efforts to implement proficiency-based education in its schools was recently studied by EDC. Lead author Karen Shakman discusses the findings.

September 10, 2018
USA Today
Taking Action to Prevent Suicide

In a feature marking World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), the Suicide Prevention Resource Center provided a list of risk factors and warning signs, while the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention identified steps to help reduce deaths by suicide.

August 14, 2018
Devex
From Wall Street to Nonprofit

In a Q&A, EDC President David Offensend discusses his transition from a career in finance to leading a major nonprofit organization. He outlines the differences in working in the two fields and offers advice for those considering similar transitions.

August 8, 2018
Reuters
Drug Abuse by LGBQ Teens

EDC’s Kimberly O’Brien discusses new research that shows lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning (LGBQ) teens are at least twice as likely as their heterosexual peers to use illegal drugs.