Design & Development

EDC partners with national and local organizations to design relevant, effective, and scalable initiatives.

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Photo by Burt Granofsky. In the Science+C project, EDC is collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create an alternate pathway to college and science careers for high school students. In the Science+C project, EDC is collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create an alternate pathway to college and science careers for high school students. Read more Read less

By collaborating with community members and key stakeholders at every stage of development, we create innovative programs, resources, and curricula that drive impact in education, workforce development, and health.

Driving Lasting Change

65 years'

experience developing innovative, award-winning science, mathematics, engineering, data science, and computer science curricula.

“EDC’s partnership in Akazi Kanoze scaled a work readiness program, impacting thousands of youth in Rwanda. ”

Claudette Irere

Minister of State for Education, Rwanda

60+

communities are supported by EDC’s First 10 initiative, strengthening school-community partnerships that improve children’s well-being, school readiness, and academic success.

Our Projects

Featured Project

Integrating AI Literacy into Community College Programs

This project works to increase the AI literacy and skills of students in two-year community colleges, as part of a collaboration with 5 community colleges across the U.S.

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USAID Rwanda Umurimo Kuri Bose Activity

This work equipped youth in Rwanda with employability skills and work-based learning opportunities.

Data Paths

This project is helping K–12 schools provide students with opportunities to gain fundamental data literacy skills that are needed in the workforce.

USAID South Sudan Youth Empowerment Activity

This work aimed to improve access to functional skills so that youth in South Sudan could lead healthier lives, generate an income, and contribute to the social cohesion of their communities.

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Our Purpose

We work with partners worldwide to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well.

Learn

Ignite curiosity to explore, question, and unlock innovation

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Work

Develop economic opportunities that drive progress

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Be Well

Build foundations for resilient, thriving communities

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