Each month, EDC posts four-to-six new Feature articles to our home page. This page provides an archive of past Feature Articles, including interviews with senior staff, reports of emerging research, and profiles of new EDC publications and Web sites.

Archives (by date)

August 2008

Spotlight on Staff: Mark Driscoll
Geometry for the gaming generation

Campaigning for Office
Web site brings race for the White House into the classroom

Improving Ghana’s Islamic Schools
EDC report offers recommendations for how to strengthen the Islamic education sector

July 2008

Spotlight on Staff: Feysal Osman
Tuning in to hope for Somali students

Communities Take a Close Look at Drug and Alcohol Use

Promoting Bicycle Safety
Communities rally to prevent injuries among young cyclists

Educational Radio in Somalia
Amid armed conflict, EDC uses shortwave radio to broadcast instructional segments on basic reading, math, and life skills

EDC, Microsoft, IBM Meet with Queen Rania to Advance Jordan Education Initiative

June 2008

Spotlight on Staff: David Litts
Preventing suicides among military personnel

New Resource for Preventing Child Deaths in Overheated Cars

Tikwere!
Radio broadcasts help teachers and students in Malawi embrace new curriculum

A Network of Friends
Using the Internet, teens with cystic fibrosis reach out to each other

May 2008

Spotlight on Staff: Karen Worth
Connecting science and literacy in the elementary classroom

Building Bridges
EDC brings young Palestinians to the U.S. to share their experiences and discuss youth leadership

April 2008

All in the Family
When a genetic disorder is diagnosed, who needs to know?

Spotlight on Staff: Janice Brodman
Building digital bridges into the global economy

March 2008

Smoking in Economically Distressed Communities
EDC study examines smoking among urban young women

Linking Research to Community Well-Being
EDC Presentations at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting

Equity in Education
EDC presentations at the Meeting of the Comparative and International Education Society

EDC South Africa Project Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show

First Lady Laura Bush to Visit EDC Haiti Project this Week

How Science Teachers Stay Up to Date
New study evaluates effectiveness of online professional development

February 2008

Spotlight on Staff: Costanza Eggers-Piérola
Understanding immigrant student

Improving the Health of American Indian Youth
The director of EDC's Tribal Youth Program speaks about our work with reservation and urban American Indian communities

An Ancient Land Goes Green
Environmental education project engages schools and communities in Egypt

January 2008

Spotlight on Staff: Barbara Treacy
The power of online learning and collaboration

On the Wavelength with Learning
Radio programs in Madagascar promote literacy and math

Teacher Training at the Grassroots
A new approach to professional development

Think Outside the Book
New PBS programs explore ways to get kids and their families hooked on books

December 2007

Songs of Hope
EDC addresses the quality and cost of education in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Creating Opportunities for Youth
EDC projects use local tourism to advance community development

Diversity in Preschool
EDC’s professional development program helps both educators and students succeed

November 2007

Making Sense of Data
EDC book offers an interactive exploration of data analysis

Transforming Learning Through Innovation
New multimedia presentation highlights EDC’s work advancing education and technology

iPods Used to Train Teachers in Zambia

Sparking an Interest in Science
EDC works with middle school girls to promote interest in science and engineering

EDC to Speak at Conference Focused on Evaluation and Learning

Spotlight on Staff: Jeremy Groce
Keeping the airwaves open

EDC Researchers to Speak at Leading Public Health Conference
Experts will address substance abuse, violence, and health challenges to urban and immigrant communities

October 2007

A Helping Hand
EDC provides resources for specialists who assist children and families with disabilities

Spotlight on Staff: David Riley
Advocating for diverse learners

Panel to Help States Measure Progress on Underage Drinking Prevention

First Lady Cites EDC’s Work in Afghanistan

September 2007

High School Mathematics
Bridging innovation and tradition

Creating Partnerships in Colombia
Public and private partners embrace new role

Taking Medications Safely
Improving literacy to promote health

August 2007

Classroom Tryouts
Pilot test opportunities available for innovative high school curriculum

Spotlight on Staff: E. Paul Goldenberg
Giving math education an extreme makeover

EDC Hosts Indonesian Educators

A Conversation on Literacy
EDC author contributes to new book

A Struggling District Turns Around
EDC's Barbara Miller works with school administrators and teachers to improve student achievement

Advancing Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia
EDC brings multinationals and communities together

July 2007

Spotlight on Staff: Sarita Nair-Pillai
Getting kids excited about careers in science, technology, math, and engineering

Mentors Making a Difference
EDC program to assist mentoring organizations reach at-risk youth

Quality Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners
EDC provides professional development to educators in New York City

Spotlight on Staff: David Browning
Training doctors to comfort families with critically ill children

Human Trafficking in Bahrain
EDC drafts legislation to reform labor practices

June 2007

Going Green in Pakistan
Solar power brings new resources to girls’ school

From Treating Illness to Promoting Mental Health
EDC's Health and Human Development Programs offers new Web resource

May 2007

NEIREL: Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory
EDC provides research and resources for schools seeking improvement

Spotlight on Staff: Anara Guard
Preventing tragic deaths in children and adults

Working With Teachers in Zanzibar
EDC's interactive radio instruction project will reach 10,000 children

Battling the Stigma of Youth Mental Illness
EDC develops resources for parents and schools

The Rules of War
Web site helps educators and students learn about international humanitarian law

April 2007

Can Technology Improve Student Comprehension?
EDC staff discuss successes in May Webinar

Addressing Underage Drinking
EDC works with parents to prevent and reduce drinking among youth

Making the Most of Education Research
EDC staff participate in national conference

Educating Children in a Conflict Zone
Muslim Mindanao reforms its education sector

March 2007

Youth Leadership in the Arab World Post 9/11
EDC sponsors young Arab leaders at international forum

Improving Science Education
EDC presentations at the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Conference

Health and Safety in Child Care Programs
EDC works with state leaders to improve health and safety practices

Mental Health and the Military
EDC addresses post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention

Documentaries Explore HIV/AIDS Crisis in Thailand
EDC partners with local university students to raise awareness

Guardians of the Mangroves
Colombian schoolchildren explore nature, software

Science and Global Awareness

Leadership in Mathematics
EDC presentations at this month’s national mathematics conferences

February 2007

EDC’s Siobhan Bredin to Address the United Nations
Will identify ways to increase use of technology by young women and girls

Learning About the U.S. Through Picture Books
EDC project develops lessons for Japanese classrooms

Radio Education to Reach Over 10,000 Children in Zanzibar
New project builds on EDC's previous work in Tanzania

Substance Abuse Among Immigrant Communities
New Web-based resource from EDC

January 2007

Exploring Humanitarian Law
EDC and Red Cross promote dialogue in 40 languages, 89 countries

After an Attempt
Suicide Prevention Resource Center offers new booklets to help with the healing process

December 2006

Teaching in Sudan
Changes in the classroom have students eager to learn

SmART Schools
Art-centered school reform model yields results, expands to California

November 2006

Making Mathematics Accessible
EDC pilots program to improve classroom instruction for students with disabilities

National Inclusive Schools Week is December 4-8

Study Investigates High-Risk Drinking on Campus

What is ‘Affordable Housing?’
A classroom and community project for high schools

October 2006

Traffic Safety
EDC develops new resources for Spanish-speaking audiences

Learning Continues Despite Instability
EDC’s radio programs change family lives in Mogadishu

Conquering the Mysteries of Science
EDC curriculum focuses on engaging high school students

September 2006

Toolkit for Parent Outreach
EDC resource helps educators reach out to Latino families

Teacher Training in Mali
EDC radio program a success among educators

Youth Mental Health
EDC offers California guidance on funding new initiatives

Global Gathering on Youth Employment
EDC's YES Campaign holds summit in Kenya, Sept. 13-16

August 2006

Responding to Teacher Shortages
EDC project offers online training for teachers

Afterschool Science
EDC's national partnerships improve offerings for youth

Preparing Youth for 21st Century Careers
Statewide implementation and higher education partnership bring the Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) program to students

Revitalizing Classroom Instruction
Indonesia schools expand classroom lessons and methods

July 2006

Children’s Soccer League
Sports program provides opportunities to improve education and health in Uganda

Battling Cancer
EDC and the American Cancer Society develop modules for an international curriculum

Educating Child Laborers
EDC’s radio-based program is adopted nationwide in Tanzania

Helping Schools Prepare for Crises
EDC offers resources for response to violence, natural disasters

June 2006

Technology in Overcrowded Classrooms
EDC project makes innovative use of educational software in India

Improving Literacy in Afghanistan
A Virtual Field Trip

Moderating Drinking on Campus
EDC and partners implement alcohol screening program for college students

NSF Deputy Director Lauds ITEST Project
Praises ITEST Learning Resource Center

May 2006

A New Start for Out-of-School Teens in Haiti
Basic education and vocational training prepare young people for work and life

Empowering Youth
EDC offers aid, opportunity in West Bank/Gaza

Spotlight on Staff
Bill Tally uses technology to improve humanities teaching and learning

Supporting Adjudicated Youth
EDC's Cleveland office offers training for mentors

April 2006

Financial Literacy
EDC project builds money management skills for low-literate adults

High School Science
Curriculum uses real life stories to introduce the disciplines, inspire students

EDC's Teen Dating Violence Curriculum Hailed by U.S. Senators
Love Is Not Abuse curriculum helps teens understand and prevent dating violence

Mathematics Presentations
EDC presentations at this month’s national mathematics conferences

Remembering Marilyn Felt
Innovative curriculum developer committed to social justice

Interactive Radio Instruction
Teaching literacy and math, EDC project broadcasts in remote regions of Sudan

Teen Worker Safety
EDC project focuses on training, community partnerships

Spotlight on EDC Staff
A former Spanish teacher, Amy Aparicio Clark talks about her work with Latino families

Youth Risk Behaviors
Study of urban adolescents produces key findings

Education Research
EDC staff presentations at the AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting

Improving Science Education
EDC presentations at the NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Conference

March 2006

Sudan Radio Service
Project brings vital news and information to the citizens of Sudan

Technology and Teacher Education
EDC staff presentations at the SITE (Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education) Conference

Condoleezza Rice Visits Indonesian School
Al Ma’Muriyah Madrasah participates in EDC project

Promoting Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention on Campus
Conference presentations by EDC staff

One-to-One Computing
Online event features Margaret Honey, director of EDC’s Center for Children & Technology

EDC Offers Second National Event on Instructional Coaching
July 2006 institute will focus on improving mathematics coaches’ ability to influence teacher practice

Technology Implementation in Macedonia
EDC project brings information and communication technologies to the classroom

Health Promoting Schools in China
EDC project is successful in changing attitudes in families and schools

February 2006

Adolescent Literacy
Middle school restructures to support struggling readers

Tsunami Relief
EDC launches education and life skills program for youth in Southern Thailand

Supporting Children and Families
Conference presentations by EDC staff

January 2006

New Approach to Literacy Instruction Transforms Guinean Schools
Project brings teacher training, classroom materials, and education research

Tech-Savvy Students Influence Teacher Choices in the Classroom
New study says teachers are adapting curriculum

Getting the Word Out
EDC develops online resource to assist health and education professionals in communication efforts

Preventing Tobacco Use Among Uruguayan Youth
EDC pilot tests youth tobacco control intervention in Uruguay

December 2005

EDC Names Dr. Luther S. Luedtke as New President and CEO
California Lutheran University president to succeed Janet Whitla, EDC leader for 25 years

Best of the Web
NEH honors EDC site that helps students and teachers explore history

Assistance to Basic Education
EDC receives contract from U.S. government to support education projects around the world

Promoting Healthy Learning in Germany
EDC collaborates on project that links academic achievement to student and teacher health

November 2005

Online Professional Development: Benefits and Drawbacks
Education Week online chat features EDC expert in Web-based learning

Access to Technology
EDC staff participate in the World Summit on the Information Society

Ghana’s National School Improvement Plan Targets Local Literacy
An audiovisual tour

October 2005

Life Skills Curricula
EDC develops regional framework for Caribbean nations

Adolescent Literacy and Technology
Web site offers resources for middle and high school teachers

Nurturing Creativity Online
EDC and PBS develop Web site to promote childhood creativity

September 2005

Remembering Philip Morrison
Pioneering physicist developed elementary science units

Learning and Earning in Macedonia
EDC projects use technology to improve businesses and schools

Improving Decentralized Education in Indonesia
New EDC project aims to strengthen the capacity of teachers and administrators to improve education at the local level

Sharing “College Knowledge” among Latino Communities
PALMS Project prepares middle school youth for postsecondary education

Radio Instruction in India
EDC program launched with government support

Hurricane Relief Resources
EDC's Health and Human Development Programs offers resources for parents, schools, and health and safety professionals

August 2005

Education Research
EDC's Center for Children & Families receives grants to study early childhood science and literacy education

Kids, Video Games, and the Classroom
EDC webcasts explore wide-ranging topics

Spotlight on EDC Staff
June Mark focuses on providing high quality mathematics instruction

Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
Deterring alcohol and drug use among middle and high school students

International Symposium on Youths' Use of Technology
“Power Users” meet in Costa Rica for first global gathering, August 8-10

July 2005

Health and Safety on Campus
EDC's Health and Human Development Programs launches new online resource

Community Technology
Innovative strategies from EDC's America Connects Consortium assist students struggling in mathematics

June 2005

Online Resources for Suicide Prevention
EDC's Suicide Prevention Resource Center launches Web pages geared to specific audiences, roles

The FunWorks
Middle school students learn about promising careers in science, technology, engineering, and math

EDC Staff Discuss the Educational Uses of Technology
The 26th Annual National Educational Computing Conference

Tom Hanks, Freeplay Foundation Donate Radios to EDC Project in Tanzania
Radios to deliver literacy and life skills curriculum to out-of-school children

New Curriculum to Target Teenage Dating Violence and Abuse
Liz Claiborne, Inc. announces grant to EDC to develop Love is Not Abuse curriculum

Equal Treatment and Rights
EDC project promotes gender equity in Peruvian classrooms

The Role of Technology in Improving Lives
EDC staff presentations at the 14th Annual Community Technology Conference

Cyberbullying
EDC focuses on strategies to prevent malicious use of technology

May 2005

Improving Access to Internet Resources
EDC research identifies ways Web can respond to educators’ needs

Supporting Mothers in Prison
EDC develops mentorship program to help children left behind

Focusing on Teachers
EDC's Fundamental Quality and Equity Levels (FQEL) project uses interactive methods to reach children in Guinea

Global Gathering of Tech-Savvy Learners
International symposium to feature “power users” of information and communication technology

ITest Resource Center
Teens discover careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

April 2005

HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean
EDC and UNESCO Carribbean launch campaign to advance education sector's response to HIV/AIDS

Partnership for Youth Employment
EDC's Youth Employment Summit Campaign forms global partnership with initiative launched by the UN Secretary General

EDC Staff Present Research Findings
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) holds its annual meeting

EDC's Bernie Zubrowski Honored as Innovative Science Educator
Author of 17 books for children receives national awards

Suicide Prevention Conference
EDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource Center brings together suicide prevention planners and advocates

Improving Mathematics Education
EDC staff presentations at mathematics conferences

March 2005

Laura Bush Visits EDC Project
Afghanistan initiative focuses on literacy, governance, and women's education

Science Conference Presentations
EDC's science educators speak at National Science Teachers Association conference in Dallas

Spotlight on EDC Staff
Rebecca Jackson Stoeckle focuses on integrating ethics into health care

EDC Staff Discuss International Education
CIES (Comparative and International Education Society) holds annual conference

Successful School Reform
AIM for Middle School Results offers key support

Kids in Cars
EDC conducts study on heat related deaths

Health Conference Presentations
EDC staff discuss a wide range of health issues during conference appearances

Improving Education in Peru
EDC project uses technology to change teaching practices

Expanding Access to Technology
EDC Web site offers information, tools, and resources for people working to close the digital divide

EDC Staff to Speak on Technology and Teacher Education
SITE (Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education) holds international conference

February 2005

Online Graduate Seminars
Reading Teachers Learn and Share Strategies for Adolescent Literacy Development

State Governments Honor EDC for Public Health Initiatives
Maine and Massachusetts recognize projects focused on suicide prevention and high-risk drinking

Spotlight on EDC Staff
Alex Quinn reaches out to adult learners through multimedia programming

January 2005

Leadership Resources for Teachers
Web site offers tips in six critical areas

Smoke-Free Dorms on Campus
EDC study finds numerous advantages to banning smoking

Math Workshop
Elementary mathematics curriculum bridges traditional and reform methods

Web Site for Teachers
EDC Analyzes PBS site that accompanies Shakespeare television show

Information Exchange
EDC’s Global Knowledge Development Forum creates an international online learning community

Innovative Adult Literacy Program Celebrates 10 Years
Thousands of adult learners reached through multimedia programming

December 2004

“Leaving a Legacy”
EDC center offers online guidance on sustaining programs after funding ends

EDC Announces President's Leadership Award Winner
Ohio State's president recognized for alcohol prevention efforts

History of Science
A new EDC Web site brings scientific discoveries to life for high school students

Changing Teaching Strategies in El Salvador
EDC's EDIFAM project helps teachers improve the care of poor and rural children

Research Initiative on Youth, Technology, and Learning
International summit focuses on the new generation of tech-savvy learners

Innovative High School Program
Ford PAS–a collaboration of EDC and Ford Motor Company–links classroom learning with real challenges

Power Users of Technology
EDC launched initiative featured in publication from the United Nations

November 2004

International Education Week
American Red Cross brings EDC's Exploring Humanitarian Law to U.S. schools and community groups

Education Research
EDC plays role in $12.5 million plan to improve science education in Boston Public Schools

Teaching and Learning in Peru
A virtual field trip

Enseñando y Aprendiendo en Perú
Una visita virtual

Helping Orphans Affected with AIDS
EDC expands successful program into Cambodia and Vietnam

Spotlight on EDC Staff
Katherine McMillan Culp discusses children's use of technology in and out of the classroom

October 2004

Experiential Learning with Technology
EDC's YouthLearn project featured in publication from the Harvard Family Research Project

Reaching the Hardest to Reach
EDC project broadcasts math, social studies, and science lessons to isolated students in India

EDC’s Northeast Biomanufacturing Collaborative
Industry-education partnership helps prepare workers for challenging, evolving occupations

Marijuana and Learning
EDC Center joins national leaders in anti-drug campaign

Youth Employment Summit
Youth Employment Summit in Mexico draws delegates from around the world

College Health and Safety
EDC receives five–year contract from U.S. Department of Education to continue its work in the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention

September 2004

Pre-School Education Prevails in Honduras
EDC provides preschool age children the chance to learn in their communities through Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI)

e-Learning
EDC's America Connects Consortium investigates the promises and pitfalls of online courses

Resource for Educators
EDC offers materials to help students explore the rules of armed conflict

“Myths and Realities about Technology in K-12 Schools: Five Years Later”
EDC Vice President Glenn Kleiman assesses the state of educational technology in new journal article

Online Courses for Science Teachers
EDC's Center for Science Education (CSE) offers professional development courses

Spotlight on EDC Staff
Cindy Mata Aguilar discusses her interests in culture, diversity, and whole-school change

Community Development in Zambia
EDC spearheads radio project that taps village-level expertise and innovation

August 2004

EDC in the News
Listen to National Public Radio coverage of EDC's initiative for end-of-life care for children

Health Promoting Schools
Successful EDC pilot program leads to expanded initiative in China

Yemen Online
EDC to train Yemeni high school teachers on classroom uses of the Internet

July 2004

Improving Peruvian Schools
Pilot program uses technology to strengthen teaching practices in Peru

e-Learning for Educators
New EDC white paper discusses the role of e-Learning in teacher professional development

Bullying Prevention
EDC's Health and Human Development Programs releases new video for middle schoolers

Access to Technology
EDC's America Connects Consortium investigates the whats, whys, and hows of mobile computer labs

What Does the Research Say?
New series investigates the educational uses of technology

June 2004

Benefits of Smaller Schools
A policy statement from the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform

New Study of District Laptop Initiative
EDC and SRI study finds benefits of "one-to-one computing" in schools

EDC Summer Institutes for Mathematics Educators
EDC's Division of Mathematics Learning and Teaching announces a series of workshops for teachers and administrators

Health Care for Seriously Ill Children and Their Families
EDC Videos Win Prestigious Film Awards

EDC Presentations at NECC (National Educational Computing Conference)
Educators, administrators, and researchers will convene for national meeting on June 20-23, 2004

Advancing Health and Learning in German Schools
EDC joins with Bertelsmann Foundation for Healthy Schools Project

EDC Presentations at CTNET (Community Technology Centers' Network) Conference
Researchers, policymakers, community educators, and youth organizations will gather for a national conference on June 10-13, 2004 in Seattle, Washington

May 2004

Macromedia Praises EDC Project Web Site
digNubia site cited for accessible Web design and high quality content

Cyber Summit
EDC's Andrea Taylor Featured on Live Webcast

Youth Employment Summit
EDC Project Organizes Third International Conference

Middle School Success
EDC's AIM at Middle School Results produces positive outcomes

From Laos to Thailand
Using videos to educate marginally literate girls along the Mekong River

April 2004

EDC Issues Study on School Reform
Study by EDC's Center for Children & Technology calls IBM's Reinventing Education grant program a model for school reform

EDC Researcher Selected for Child Care Fellowship
Costanza Eggers-Piérola Named Schott Foundation Fellow

"Broadcasting as Usual" in Haiti
EDC's distance education program continues despite socio-political turmoil

EDC Presentations at Mathematics Conferences
EDC staff to present at annual meetings of the supervisors and teachers of mathematics

EDC's Tobacco Control Curriculum Tested in India
Six-lesson program features youth involvement

Schools Report on Success with Impact Mathematics
Educators report improvements in test scores, student engagement

AERA Presentations
Learn about EDC presentations at the American Educational Research Association Meeting (April 12-16)

March 2004

Evolution of a Community Technology Center
America Connects highlights the growth of the Youth Policy Institute

Campus Alcohol Policies
EDC honors two college presidents for effective prevention programs

Mathematics and School Leadership
Register now for Lenses on Learning summer institute

Preventing Campus Drinking and Driving
New publication details successful ‘town-gown’ strategies

Bullying in Middle Grades
New EDC curriculum blends literacy and health expertise

February 2004

HIV/AIDS & Youth Employment
Experts discuss strategies at EDC's YES Forum in India

January 2004

The Future of Public Education
EDC author writes to the next President in newly published letters collection

Educational Media in India
EDC opens new digital studios in Bangalore to provide digital editing suites for local producers to create educational materials for primary schools

College Tobacco Prevention
New EDC Web site separates fact from fiction about smoking on campus

Reducing Child Labor
Community learning centers in Tanzania reach out to child workers

December 2003

Middle Grades Education
Leadership curriculum helps teachers and parents advocate for better schools

Teaching and Learning in Guinea
A virtual field trip

Inclusive Schools Week
EDC's Urban Collaborative kicks off third annual event Dec. 1-5

November 2003

Exploring Humanitarian Law
Educators from around the world report on international curriculum

Young Scientists
New EDC books bring inquiry science to preschool classrooms

October 2003

Out-of-School Youth
Global initiative to develop resources for young people

E-Mentoring
EDC provides online support to new teachers in Milwaukee

Breaking Barriers
Community-based education program taps leadership potential of Latina immigrants

September 2003

Software for Writing
EDC researchers to study impact among students with learning disabilities

Mental Health
Improving transitional services for young people with social and emotional disorders

Medical Ethics
Integrating ethics throughout the Veterans Health Administration

August 2003

Educating Homeless Children
State homeless education coordinators work with EDC to translate federal law into effective practices

Multi-Media Science Curriculum
Video resources help students conduct in-depth investigations of pond organisms

July 2003

In Partnership with Botswana:
African nation revamps its approach to HIV/AIDS prevention in schools

Online Genetics Activities
Students explore genetics simulations through interactive Web site

June 2003

From Lebanon: Using Technology for Environmental Education and Youth Empowerment
A report from the dot-EDU project

"Real Teachers Making Real Changes"
CCT wins research award for its evaluation of New Mexico program

Bringing Business, Engineering, and Technology into High School Classrooms
The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies

Building Digital Bridges
EDC helps design IT training for the University of Bamako, Mali

EDC's Susan Gallagher Receives Health Policy Fellowship
Injury prevention researcher named Robert Wood Johnson Fellow

May 2003

New Report on Middle-Grades Philanthropy Praises National Forum
Says Funder Support Crucial to Sustaining Reform Efforts

“8 out of 10 students respect non-drinkers”
Study uses social norms marketing to prevent underage drinking

April 2003

Bobbie D'Alessandro on School Leadership
Former Cambridge (MA) superintendent joins EDC to direct national project

Mentoring Science Teachers
A model program emphasizes science knowledge and teacher retention

Radio Learning Centers Fill Void in Zambia
Centers reach areas hard-hit by AIDS and famine

Igniting Girls’ Interest in Science
EDC publishes how-to manual for afterschool clubs

"Lest Science Be Left Behind"
In EdWeek commentary, EDC Vice President Judith Sandler calls for greater commitment to science education

Senate Briefing on Global HIV/AIDS Pandemic
EDC urges investment in skills-based health education

March 2003

Early Childhood Education Programs
EDC study: State and local leaders say partnerships can improve quality, accessibility

Do Online Courses Work?
Evaluation of EDC course series shows participants retain, apply new knowledge.

U.S. Edtech Investment at Risk
Report calls for renewed commitment to infrastructure and training

HIV/AIDS Education in Guinea
EDC brings teachers and community leaders together for lessons in prevention

February 2003

Egypt’s National School Reform Effort Earns Positive Mid-Term Review
EDC leads teacher training and materials development

University President Lauded for Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Higher Education Center presents inaugural award to the President of the University of Virginia

January 2003

Renewable Energy Fellowships for Young Leaders
Youth Employment Summit to award seed grants and training to youth-led businesses

Massachusetts Report Calls for Improved Occupational
Safety for Young Workers
Too many teens injured on the job;
HHD contributes to recommendations

School Administrators as Instructional Leaders
New EDC curriculum helps administrators develop and apply their content knowledge

Antonia Stone, 1930-2002
EDC remembers leader of the community technology movement

December 2002

Improving Health Care for Children who are Seriously Ill
The Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care Introduces New Curriculum for Health Care Providers

Exploring the Japanese Lesson Study Model
Teachers collaborate on development and teaching of lessons.

November 2002

Finding Geometry and Algebra in Quilts
K-5 students show sophisticated thinking as they design computerized quilts.

New Literacy Web Site for Parents
EDC and PBS launch site on children's language and literacy development.

Larry Irving Elected to EDC Board of Trustees
Former presidential advisor co-authored landmark study on the digital divide.

October 2002

EDC Completes Study of Sexual Assault Policies on College Campuses
Two-year study finds lax reporting.

National Inclusive Schools Week is Dec. 2-6
2000 schools took part last year.

New Web Site Unveiled
EDC's home on the Web is improved, expanded.

EDC Receives $7.5 Million Grant from HHS to Establish National Suicide Prevention Resource Center
HHS grant will fund national resource center.

September 2002

Exploring Humanitarian Law
Curriculum explores "what's fair" during armed conflicts.

EdTech Leaders Online Publishes Article on Successful Online Professional Development
Article documents ETLO's experience working with 50 school-based teams.

New Teacher Web Site Features Adolescent Literature
Join a free e-learning event from Literacy Matters on teaching adolescent literature.

Reports from Youth Employment Summit
Read The Framework for Action and Minister's Declaration from the recently completed Summit in Alexandria, Egypt.

EDC Releases Report on Sept. 11th Mental Health Crisis Response
Report documents coordinated crisis response by the National Organization for Victim Assistance and lays out recommendations for emergency planners.

National Center for Suicide Prevention Training
The Center offers resources for public officials, service providers, and local community coalitions in order to develop effective suicide prevention programs and policies.

Museum Exhibit Unlocks Ancient Culture
Connecticut students try their hands as archaeologists at EDC's DigNubia exhibit.

Middle Grades Forum Issues Policy on Student Testing
National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform isssues policy statement on high-stakes testing.

August 2002

Rebuilding Educational Systems in Places of Crisis
The new book, Helping Children Outgrow War, features case studies from war-torn regions.

Project Helps Schools Use Student Assessments to Customize Instruction
EDC's ASAP project provides guidance on using assessment data to shape curriculum and individualize instruction.

China School Nutrition Project Produces Key Results
A six-year nutrition pilot project in China—offered to more than 8,000 school staff, students, and their families—has produced significant improvments.

July 2002

A New Handbook Offers Tools to School Computer Network Planners
The School Network Handbook—written by EDC's Center for Online Professional Education (COPE)—provides a blueprint for planning, building, and maintaining computer networks.

EDC Proposes Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) of 1997
The emphasis of the proposed amendments is on using innovative technology to assist "the broadest possible range of students."

EDC Project Brings Hands-on Materials and Training to Egyptian Teachers
The Egypt New Schools project targets rural girls and boys.

June 2002

Former President Clinton Will Co-Chair International Youth Employment Summit
President Clinton and Egyptian First Lady Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak will serve as co-chairs of YES2002 meeting in Egypt in September, 2002.

Global Knowledge for Development List Draws Technology Specialists from 120 Countries
Celebrating five years online, this unique global learning community brings together specialists from around the world to discuss innovative uses of technology in support of sustainable development.

Upping the Numbers Focuses on Increasing Diversity in Science, Engineering, and Technology Careers
New study offers data and recommendations on preparing under-represented groups for careers in technical fields.

May 2002

Social Norms Campaign Targets Student Perceptions
College students consistently overestimate how much their peers are drinking, according to many research studies. Would students drink less if they had more accurate information about the campus “norm?”

YouthLearn Selects New Director
EDC has selected Tony Streit, co-founder of Street-Level Youth Media, an award-winning non-profit arts organization in Chicago, to serve as director of its YouthLearn Initiative.

Romanian Teacher Training Project Shows Positive Gains
Three years ago, the government of Romania brought EDC in to help restructure the country's outmoded teacher training system; a recent study shows the positive impact of the program.

Early Childhood Program Encourages Educators to Reflect on Their Practice
EDC's Excellence in Teaching (EIT) is a series of comprehensive professional development courses designed for early childhood teachers and their supervisors.

Researchers Identify Gaps in Child Passenger Safety Materials
An EDC study, "Seated for Safety," assesses the content, availability, accuracy, and appropriateness of U.S. child passenger safety educational materials.

April 2002

National Forum Calls for Special Preparation for Middle-Level Teachers
The Middle Grades Forum issues a policy statement mandating special preparation and certification for middle-level teachers.

New Bedford Global Learning Charter School Selected as "High Tech High"
The New Bedford Global Learning Charter School, managed by EDC, has been selected as one of 10 schools to replicate the "High Tech High" model developed by the Gates Foundation.

March 2002

EDC Explores Challenges Facing Rural Youth in America
Experts from various disciplines and regions brainstorm strategies with EDC vice presidents.

February 2002

Improving Arts Education Across the Curriculum
SmART Schools is a standards-based, whole-school reform initiative that uses the arts to engage all students.

Gender and Science Digital Library
This online library is part of the National Science Foundation's major initiative to "create, organize, and install high-quality education resources onto the Internet."

National Commission on Service Learning Releases Report
National commission report shows benefits of linking community service to curriculum.

January 2002

Youth Advocates Add Voices To Global Dialogue
Young leaders from around the world work to plan global Youth Employment Summit.

YouthLearn Guide Offers a Comprehensive Blueprint for
Technology-Enhanced Learning
Guide is part of a larger initiative to support youth development professionals and educators.

Middle School Students Learn Hands-On History
"The Game of Commerce" makes the realities of 19th century trade concrete for middle school social studies students.

December 2001

Preparing Medical Students for End-of-Life Care: EDC Distributes New Video and Study Guide
Ready or Not gives medical educators and students a forum for exploring the emotional side of caring for dying patients.

November 2001

End Terrorism Forum Begins
In response to the attacks of September 11, EDC is hosting an international listserv on the causes and challenges of terrorism.

National Inclusive Schools Week To Celebrate Progress
"Inclusive schools: good for kids, families, and communities" is the theme of the week, when hundreds of schools will participate in a national celebration of progress in creating inclusive schools

Nubia Calling: Exhibit, Documentary Film, and Web Site Invite Students into World of Archaeology
DigNubia introduces young people to archaeology through an exciting find: the remains of the ancient African civilization of Nubia, which emerged more than 6,000 years ago in northern Sudan and southern Egypt.

October 2001

EDC Web Site Named One of a "Digital Dozen"
The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse praised the Problems with a Point Web site for offering original, distinctive, standards-based content of particular interest to teachers.

YES2002 Planning Meeting Draws Youth from Around the Globe
Thirty youth activists from nearly as many countries attended a meeting in Newton to plan for YES2002, the international summit on youth employment to be held September 11-16 in Alexandria, Egypt.

Moving Ahead Program Gives Homeless Addicts New Options, Renewed Lives
In an article in The Georgetown Journal of Poverty Law and Policy, EDC's John Wong and Gene Mason profile three MAP graduates and describe how this successful program works.

EDC Releases Cancer Screening Curriculum for Health Care Professionals
Buiding Partnerships teaches providers how to encourage patients to get breast and cervical cancer screenings and reduce other health risks.

September 2001

EDC Releases Curriculum Dealing with Terrorist Attack
Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attack focuses on issues of justice, fairness, and mislaid blame.

School Districts and Historically Black Colleges Meet to Discuss Ways to Improve Science Teaching
An EDC conference brought educators from colleges and local school districts in Jackson, Mississippi; Port Gibson, Mississippi; Tallahasee, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to examine ways to improve science education through closer collaboration.

August 2001

Voices of Change: Educators Talk About Using Standards-Based Mathematics Curricula
Perspectives on Curricular Change, a new EDC publication, collects interviews with curriculum developers and educators using standards-based math curricula to highlight challenges and strategies for the successful adoption of these curricula.

Multichannel Learning Maximizes Scarce Resources in Developing Countries
Their teachers decimated by AIDS, Zambian students attend radio-based education sessions at community centers. Radio is one element of multichannel learning, which uses multiple pathways to meet student needs and maximize community resources.

EDC Launches National Initiative for Children with Life-Threatening Conditions
Under the direction of EDC's Mildred Solomon, a national initiative will focus on the care of children with life-threatening conditions.

Boston Students Rise to ScienceQuest Challenge
Middle school students in ScienceQuest, a pilot afterschool science program in technology centers at low-income housing developments, celebrated their research findings and Web sites at a party in Cambridge.

July 2001

AT&T Young Leaders Launch "Teens on the Move" Website
The first class of AT&T Young Leaders, a project of the America Connects Consortium in collaboration with OpenVoice and the AT&T Foundation, have launched a website to report on and facilitate dialogue about such issues as discrimination, relationships, and faith.

EDC VP Urges Congress to Promote "Comprehensive Vision" of Educational Technology
In testimony before the Senate subcommitee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, EDC Vice President Margaret Honey urged Congress to continue its leadership and funding role in educational technology.

Innovations Follows Highly Praised Print Compendium with Volume 2
The second print compendium of EDC's online end-of-life journal covers such issues as hospice care in prison, spirituality in end-of-life care, and pediatric palliative care.

Schoolyard Learning Takes Students Outside
An EDC white paper takes a comprehensive look at the movement to integrate the school environment and student learning; a project in Boston's Chinatown illustrates the study's findings.

June 2001

Innovations in End-of-Life Care
International exchanges help practitioners think through difficult decisions at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and culture.

Middle Grades Forum Launches Web Tours of National "Schools to Watch"
A new Web site features four high-performing middle schools selected by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform.

Tech-Savvy Students Tackle the Wireless Web
Two Union City, NJ high school students won the "Heroes of Technology" wireless Web site design contest sponsored by EDC, Sprint PCS, and the Union City School Board.

EDC Releases Three-Year Study of IBM's $45-Million Reinventing Education Program
EDC's Center for Children and Technology (CCT) released a study of IBM's $45 million education techology initiative showing gains in student performance, teaching quality, and school management.

May 2001

"Problems With A Point"
EDC Web site gives students practice in mathematical thinking by presenting math problems "with a point."

Adult Education TV Series Wins Emmy For Second Year
"TV411," a television-based adult literacy program co-produced by EDC's ALMA (Adult Literacy Media Alliance) and Picture This Television, was honored as an Outstanding Educational Program.

From Subject to Citizen: A History Teacher Reflects on How an EDC Curriculum Shaped Her Career
EDC's innovative history curriculum, From Subject to Citizen, was the first curriculum AP History teacher Carol Pixton ever taught. It influenced everything that followed.

End-violence Virtual Working Group
The End-violence Virtual Working Group, founded and moderated by EDC's Janice Brodman, is an international forum for women's rights workers to share news and information.

The Power of Visual Mathematics
Reviewer lauds EDC's book on teaching mathematics for its "pace-setting" agenda in the use of visual mathematics.

April 2001

New Certification Tool Developed for Medical Interpreters
EDC's Maria-Paz Avery discusses the evolution of certification standards for medical interpreters.

Inspire Students with Mathematics That Matters
EDC vice president Eric Jolly's keynote address to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference drew parallels between basket-weaving and teaching math.

Memorization Plays Important Role in Quranic Preschools, Researcher Finds
EDC researcher Helen Boyle found that the tradition of memorizing the Quran by preschoolers, questioned by Westerners as "rote," remains a valid source of spiritual knowledge.

Democracy and Education: An International Dialogue
The EDU-DEMOC Dialogue, hosted by EDC and USAID, drew comments from more than 60 contributors from around the world on how education and democracy are interrelated.

Teacher Education Colleges in Caribbean Address Students' Healthy Development and Academic Achievement
Faculty from teacher education colleges in the Caribbean met for professional development workshops designed to train future teachers to promote health and prevent disease among students.

March 2001

New Guides Help Middle Schools Choose Curricula
Schools adopting standards-based curricula in mathematics, language arts, and science can rely on EDC's new curriculum guides, which identify the components of academically excellent curricula and provide an overview of the curriculum adoption process.

February 2001

Online Discussions To Offer Input on Global Digital Access
Concerned that the developing world is lagging in the use of communications and information technology, the G8 nations formed the Digital Opportunity Task Force. EDC is hosting two related, online discussions.

Medical Organization Endorses EDC Journal
The Journal of Palliative Medicine in collaboration with Innovations in End-of-Life Care has been named the official journal or The American Academy for Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

December 2000

Immunologists Serve as Teacher Mentors
In an innovative partnership with the American Association of Immunologists, science teachers work alongside scientists in state-of-the-art labs to develop immunology-based classroom curricula.

November 2000

Center for Science Education Reaches Underserved Areas with Reform Curricula
Working with leaders in ten regions of the country, the Science Curriculum Dissemination Center helps local districts choose and implement reform science curricula.

Finding a Mathematical Voice
An interview with Deborah Schifter on the professional development program Developing Mathematical Ideas.

America Connects Consortium Partner Offers Digital Scholarships
America Connects, based at EDC, announced Technology For All and the online learning company SmartForce will offer IT training scholarships in disadvantaged communities in the U.S.

October 2000

Designing After-School Challenges
Bernie Zubrowski brings his trademark hands-on design activities to after-school programs.

EDC Recognized for Innovative Technology Partnerships
The Education Braintrust of the Congressional Black Caucus presents awards for seven pioneering public-private technology partnerships.

September 2000

New Consortium to Help Bridge "Digital Divide"
EDC and seven partners (the "American Connects Consortium") receive Department of Education grant to strengthen Community Technology Centers, bringing technology access to low-income communities.

Literacy Training for Teachers Shows Positive Impact on Head Start Students
New study finds gains in student vocabularies follow teacher training in early literacy.

Online Tools and Environments for Adolescent Girls
Imagination Place! uses the Internet to engage girls in technology invention and design.

August 2000

Preschool Scientists: A Tool Kit for Early Childhood Science Education
EDC tool kit opens science learning to pre-school students.

Computers and Community Prove a Powerful Combination
A new study finds that users of community technology centers maintain long-term relationships with centers, in addition to developing work and life skills.

July 2000

"Myths and Realities About Technology in K-12 Schools"
According to EDC Vice President Glenn Kleiman, "Only a clear-eyed commitment to using technology to help meet central educational goals will enable us to get a substantial return on our investment."

June 2000

Realizing the potential of speech recognition software
Award winning Web site provides a forum for teachers and families who are looking for assistive technology to meet the needs of individual students.

May 2000

Online Innovations Joins Print Journal on Palliative Medical Care
Innovations in End-of-Life Care, EDC's online journal for health practitioners caring for dying patients and their families, has become part of the print Journal of Palliative Medicine.

School-to-Careers Resource: Information Technology
A new Web site links Information Technology industry standards with education goals.

March 2000

Learning In Deed: Making a Difference Through Service Learning
As schools around the country link community service to academics, young adolescents discover that they can make a difference in the world around them.

February 2000

Tribute: Nat Burwash, founder of EDC's Design Lab
As the founder of EDC's Design Lab in the early '60s, Nat Burwash brought artistry and innovation to hands-on learning.

January 2000

Adult Literacy Media Alliance Engages Wide Range of Adult Learners
EDC's Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA) uses a multimedia strategy to engage diverse learners in classrooms and community settings around the country.

Promoting Safe Work for Young Workers
While they have much to gain from working, young workers face unique occupational risks. This new guide outlines steps in developing a community-based health education project on young worker safety.

December 1999

Partnership to Increase Organ Donation
As part of a national effort to increase organ donation, EDC and the New England Organ Bank have formed a partnership to educate hospital staffs on working with the families of potential organ donors.

Making Skill Standards Work
This new EDC book illustrates how communities are creating and sustaining effective education-to-employment programs. The book, which grew out of years of EDC research, contains more than 100 case studies from across the country.

November 1999

EDC Wins Top Honors at EDNet '99
EDC has won a prestigious EDNet Industry Award for having made "the most significant positive impact on education through educational technology and telecommunications," according to The Heller Reports, coordinator of the EdNet awards program.

Reconstructing Teacher Training in Romania
With the help of EDC's International Programs, members of the National Ministry of Education are initiating sweeping changes in Romanian curriculum, assessment, and the structure and philosophy of teacher training.

September 1999

Active Research in Middle School
In her new book, Judith Zorfass describes her work helping teachers develop and implement I-Search curriculum units, and offers a wide range of examples of the units in practice.

Adult Education for Latina Women
Breaking Barriers, developed by EDC’s Gabriela Canepa, offers Latina women English language instruction along with lessons in job readiness, social skills, community action, health, and self-esteem.

July 1999

The Diagnostic Teacher Profiles Eight Innovative Professional Development Projects Carried Out by EDC.
This EDC book, published by Teachers College Press, features in-depth analysis of EDC's approach to teacher education across a variety of disciplines.

Connected Geometry
New high school curriculum bridges mathematical ideas to create a "mathematical culture."

May 1999

Report Challenges Managed Care In Treatment of Terminally Ill
A national task force, chaired by EDC’s Mildred Z. Solomon, issues a blueprint for improving the care of dying patients.

EDC Book Examines Injury Prevention
EDC's Susan Gallagher details her fight for social change and political initiatives in her new book, Injury Prevention and Public Health: Practical Knowledge, Skills, and Strategies.

Improving Student Health Through Community Service
Given the opportunity to contribute to society, adolescents can transform their lives and those of the people they help. An EDC study shows teens may be improving their own health in the process.

March 1999

Twenty Years of Inclusion in the Head Start Classroom
When Eleanore Grater Lewis began teaching more than 40 years ago, it was very unusual to see a child with disabilities in a preschool classroom. "In those days, basically there were two options," she says. "Either they stayed home or were institutionalized."

A New Yardstick: EDC Publishes Mathematics Curricula Guide
The staff of EDC's K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Center likes to think of their new book, Choosing a Standards-Based Mathematics Curriculum, as the "eyes, yardsticks, and noses" schools will use to evaluate and select mathematics programs.

January 1999

Casebook on School Reform
A recent review in the Journal of Staff Development commends this EDC book as a "must read and use' for all those interested in establishing and sustaining school improvement."

December 1998

Student Health: the Missing Ingredient in School Reform
The editors of the EDC book, Health is Academic, explain why schools that coordinate their resources to protect the health of children also stand the best chance of improving academic outcomes.

October 1998

EDC Violence Prevention Curriculum Gets an "A"
A study of school-based violence prevention programs gave EDC’s Aggressors, Victims, and Bystanders its top rating, calling it "beautifully organized" and "teacher friendly."

September 1998

Multichannel Learning Center: Ten Years in Bolivia
Radio-based curriculum materials developed by EDC staff are helping overcome obstacles in Bolivia, where 55% of the population is functionally illiterate.

August 1998

Broadening the Definition of Mathematics
"One of the most useful things a kid can take away from class is a style of work—a set of mathematical methods—rather than a collection of results," observes EDC's Al Cuoco. In this interview, Cuoco and EDC Vice President Wayne Harvey consider the essentials of mathematics education.

Technology Centers Offer Hope, Tools to Low-Income Job-Seekers
Community-based centers narrow the digital divide between technology haves and have-nots, according to a new EDC study of CTCNet, the Community Technology Centers' Network.

New EDC Book Helps Teachers Explore Students’ Mathematical Thinking
In their new book, Learning About Assessment, Learning Through Assessment, Mark Driscoll and Deborah Bryant provide a framework for teachers interested in learning "the professional craft of assessment."

July 1998

Promoting Equity in Science Education
The Center for Urban Science Education Reform (CUSER) helps school administrators advocate for quality science programs for all students.

U.S. Surgeon General Lauds Publication of Health Is Academic
Schools that follow the blueprint in this new EDC book will "reap great financial, academic, and health rewards," said David Satcher, Surgeon General.

Aiming for Excellence in Early Childhood Teaching
EDC designs an assessment process for teachers.

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