EDC's Anne Huntington and Joy Kennedy explore the value of joyful learning and share some play-based strategies.
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June 10, 2024
ICAN equips educators to teach climate, science, and climate change.
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May 8, 2024
The Zero Suicide Toolkit for Children’s Hospitals is being released today in honor of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. The...
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March 7, 2024
EDC’s Sara Velia Niño and Tori Todd share strategies that educators can use to apply an equity lens to their school’s Multi-Tiered System of Support model.
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February 26, 2024
EDC’s Pritay Washington and Joseph Isaac advocate for Black history that also highlights Black brilliance absent the shadow of oppression.
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February 23, 2024
EDC's Camille Ferguson shares how a computer science education program cultivates participants' tech social capital to support the next generation of tech leaders
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January 31, 2024
Improving recruitment, engagement, and representation.
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January 17, 2024
EDC’s Camille Ferguson discusses teen stress and what educators can do.
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December 28, 2023
EDC's Melanie Adler offers party hosts suggestions for keeping their guests safe.
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November 21, 2023
EDC’s Ami Raymond reflects upon the true history behind the holiday while seeking to honor the experiences of Indigenous communities and creating traditions for our own families.