In Lebanon, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for the Middle East Mara Rudman discussed the goals of EDC’s D-RASATI program. D-RASATI (“my studies” in Arabic) is a five-year $75 million program to improve teaching and learning in all 1,200 public schools.
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Is there an ideal timeline for students to take Algebra 1? EDC experts weigh in.
In her piece for the new Harvard Ed Letter, writer Laura Pappano speaks to EDC’s Paul Goldenberg and others about the right time to teach algebra, and ways to encourage algebraic thinking in students before eighth grade. Grade school math is “what you do with paper,” says Goldenberg, but paper work is typically about computation and answers, not mathematical reasoning. Presenting problems orally and framing them as a continuation of earlier ideas, rather than a “frightening new language,” can help, he says.
EDC is helping lead the way as states implement the Common Core standards.
EDC officially launched the USAID-supported Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment (SKYE) training project for trainers in Guyana. Project leaders say the course will last two weeks, and will look at critical issues pertaining to linking youth opportunities in the country.
A new guide trains school leaders to recognize and support young children who are exposed to violence at home.
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP), the nonprofit member organization serving the educational resource industry, has announced the finalists for the 2012 Beacon Awards Program. EDC’s quarterly magazine EDC Update is nominated for the Best Newsletter category.
EDC has developed a new tool to quickly and accurately measure the reading progress of young children in the developing world.
EDC Vice President Stephen Anzalone discusses the government of India working with the private sector to improve education.
Charles Benton, Trustee Emeritus of EDC’s Board of Trustees, has been nominated by President Obama to serve on the National Museum and Library Services Board. Read the President’s statement and more about the appointment here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/17/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts