Posted on November 30, 2010 in Uncategorized by Eric MarshallComments Off
The Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast and Islands (REL-NEI) at EDC is hosting an interactive, online event that introduces math teachers and educators to a new guide for improving the way students learn fractions. Francis “Skip” Fennell, co-author of Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade, will review the critical issues around effective fractions instruction and present the guide’s recommendations for improving students’ learning of fractions. This free event will take place on December 2 from 3–4:30.

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Posted on November 24, 2010 in Economic Development, Global Projects, Out-of-school Youth, Sustainable Development, Youth Employment by Eric MarshallComments Off

Participants in an EDC livelihood project describe their experiences and the new skills they have learned.

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Posted on November 19, 2010 in Uncategorized by Eric MarshallComments Off
More than 45 million adults in the United States have experienced mental illness over the past year, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the survey was released at this week’s World Conference on Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by EDC.
Posted on November 18, 2010 in Uncategorized by Eric MarshallComments Off
Luther S. Luedtke, president and CEO of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) will receive the 2010 African Elders Award from the African Health Foundation.

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Posted on November 18, 2010 in Uncategorized by Eric MarshallComments Off
Luther S. Luedtke, president and CEO of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) will receive the 2010 African Elders Award from the African Health Foundation.

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Posted on November 18, 2010 in Arts Education, Online Education by Eric MarshallComments Off
A partnership between Carnegie Hall and EDC is helping music students develop a solid foundation.

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Posted on November 17, 2010 in Online Education, Professional Development, Technology by Eric MarshallComments Off
EdTech Leaders Online (ETLO), an instructional professional development project of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), has won an award for innovative online learning practice. The award was presented by the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) at its annual meeting in Glendale, Arizona.

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Posted on November 15, 2010 in Mental Health by Eric MarshallComments Off
More than 500 mental health researchers, practitioners, and advocates representing over 40 countries will gather for the Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders, November 17–19, 2010, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. With the theme Addressing Imbalances: Promoting Equity in Mental Health, the conference will focus on inequalities in care, research, and practice in ways that protect the most vulnerable.

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Posted on November 15, 2010 in Uncategorized by Federal Resources for Educational ExcellenceComments Off

provides lesson ideas, primary documents, and other resources for teaching about Native American history. Learn about treaties, Native American cultures across the U.S., and more. (Multiple Agencies)

Mew-hu-she-kaw, known both as White Cloud and No Heart-of-Fear, was one of several tribal chiefs of the Iowa people in the mid-nineteenth century.
Posted on November 12, 2010 in Uncategorized by Eric MarshallComments Off
“Keeping up on emerging issues is critical,” says Sally Fogerty, a former nurse and state health official who now directs the Children’s Safety Network at EDC.

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