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#ICYMI, we launched a new strategic vision in 2024, Devex helped us tell the story. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehtxqGKw

#ICYMI – EDC's David Jacobson wrote this piece for K-12 Dive on how early learning communities and partnerships between preschool and elementary can radically change children's lives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/erbZ88rh

#ICYMI: Our own Mariana Cruz Murueta wrote a piece for Pie de Página on educational transformation led by women in Mexico and around the world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-ATzhbQ #communitiesofpractice #knowledgenetworks

Our current challenges can seem insurmountable, but they present an incredible opportunity for education transformation in America. EDC's Andrés Henríquez shares more with The Hill. #ICYMI https://lnkd.in/eh6vghkg

Amid ongoing mental health crises in America and around the world, our colleagues at the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention wrote about the free, confidential 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Read more in U.S. News & World Report: #ICYMI https://lnkd.in/efEavSiG

What will it take to unlock second chances for system-impacted people? EDC experts weigh in for Newsweek, sharing three actions we must take now to make these opportunities real. #ICYMI https://lnkd.in/eKX5b3Hr #STEMeducation #justiceimpacted #secondchance STEM Opportunities in Prison Settings (STEM-OPS) by EDC

As we wrap up 2024, we're sharing some big stories from the year written by experts at EDC. First up: The topic of 'climate anxiety' and how we can help children cope in The Hechinger Report. #ICYMI https://lnkd.in/dmDzDb9W

Thrilled that the DANDA Awards have honored our Partnering with Clients to Support HIV Treatment Adherence training with the 2024 Gold Award in the Interactive Content/Rich Media category! https://lnkd.in/eGdKPkbt Learn more about the training developed by EDC's Athi Myint-U, Dana Meritt Wardlaw, and Melanie Adler. https://lnkd.in/eCcRmMbD #health

Zambia’s Ministry of Education and the USAID Let’s Read Project held an official handover ceremony yesterday for the Enhanced Performance Tracking System (ePTS), underscoring Zambia’s commitment to digital innovations that support data-driven decision-making, transparency, and accountability across its education system. The ePTS provides educators and the public with real-time access to data on learner performance, school achievements, and teacher efficiency through any internet-enabled device. Permanent Secretary Joel Kamoko of the Ministry of Education demonstrated the use of the ePTS as an important game changer that signifies a leap forward in collecting, managing, and utilizing education data. Explore how this tool is transforming education here: https://bit.ly/4gFQ7lT

How can parents tell when their child has an anxious attachment? EDC's own Jessica Mercer Young, Ph.D., Developmental Psychologist and Senior Research Scientist, explains the signs to look for and how to help kids overcome low self-esteem and separation anxiety. https://lnkd.in/e4dkuZRP