Posted on April 29, 2011 in Global Projects, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Post-Disaster Aid by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
As southern Sudan charts a new course for the future, Sudan Radio Service keeps the region plugged in.

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Posted on April 26, 2011 in Uncategorized by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
EDC staff will be presenting our research and programs at the 55th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society next week in Montreal. EDC presentation topics include a look inside primary classrooms in Mali, education in fragile and conflict-affected environments, nonformal education, and workforce preparation.

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Posted on April 26, 2011 in Global Projects, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI), Technology by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
After years of leading EDC work in Malawi and Zambia, Simon Richmond recently returned to the United States. He specializes in using educational technologies such as radios and iPods to enhance learning in remote communities.

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Posted on April 20, 2011 in Uncategorized by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
It’s been one year since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the disaster continues to have a profound effect on the mental health of many Gulf Coast residents. With funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), EDC has created practical resources and materials for educators, health providers, and communities to respond to mental health issues in the region.

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Posted on April 20, 2011 in Prevention - Violence and Injury, School Health, Suicide Prevention by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
A new, free resource, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools is available to help schools cope in the aftermath of a suicide.

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Posted on April 19, 2011 in Comprehensive School Reform, Middle Grades, Online Education, Professional Development, School Leadership by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
Success at the Core, a free online professional development resource for school-based leadership teams and teachers, has won a 2011 Best Educational Software (BESSIE) Award for “Best Professional Development Website.” EDC and Vulcan Productions created Success at the Core to help leadership teams and teachers prepare all students for success.

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Posted on April 15, 2011 in Uncategorized by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
“I’ve loved working in a library ever since my first job in high school,” says EDC’s Director of Library and Archive Services Jessica Hinkson. And she’s unearthed some wild surprises in the EDC archives.

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Posted on April 15, 2011 in Uncategorized by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
“I’ve loved working in a library ever since my first job in high school,” says EDC’s Director of Library and Archive Services Jessica Hinkson. And she’s unearthed some wild surprises in the EDC archives.

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Posted on April 14, 2011 in Uncategorized by Education Development Center : EDCComments Off
On April 14, 2011, EDC President and CEO Luther Luedtke testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs. His testimony, which he delivered in his role as vice chairman of the Basic Education Coalition, emphasized the importance and value of development and foreign aid for ensuring access to basic education around the world.

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Posted on April 11, 2011 in Uncategorized by Federal Resources for Educational ExcellenceComments Off

celebrates Earth Day, April 22. Choose 5 actions you'll take to protect the environment. Find out about smart commuting, green buildings, and ways to reduce energy use. Learn about acid rain, climate change, drinking water, endangered species, ozone depletion, and other issues. Shoot a 10-second video for the "It's My Environment" project. (Environmental Protection Agency)

EPA uses alternative fuel cars and buses vehicles nationwide to reduce emissions.
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