Learning and Teaching

Partners in Strategy

EDC partners with foundations across the United States to expand opportunities for children, adolescents, and adults and to improve the institutions that serve them.
Professional Development

EDC hosts several ongoing and summertime opportunities for teachers, schools, and districts. Watch this space for updates.
Math Common Core

Teacher educators have a responsibility to determine how the mathematics Common Core can be interpreted, says Principal Research Scientist Deborah Schifter.
Equity in Education

On the 40th anniversary of the Equal Opportunity in Education Act, EDC's book chronicling influential moments for gender equity in education has been released in...
Early Learning Centers

EDC is the only organization in the country to run more than one Head Start National Technical Assistance Center.

Explore Our Work

Leadership

Support for Data-Driven Decision-Making

Data tells a powerful story about challenges and successes in meeting goals for students. To steer...

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Mathematics

Development of Algebraic Thinking

Our country needs to make a fundamental shift in how we prepare students for algebra. To propel...

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What’s New

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Math Practices Course for Massachusetts Teachers Debuts in June

EDC has designed a new course, "Developing Mathematical Practices for Geometry, Algebra II, and...

Calendar

2012 Fred Forward Conference

Sun, 06/03/2012 Latrobe, PA

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Webinar: Diverse Families and STEM Education

Wed, 06/06/2012

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Birth to Three Institute

Mon, 06/11/2012 Washington, DC

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Who We Are

Bill Tally

For over 20 years, Bill Tally has studied and designed educational uses of digital media in schools,...

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Josephine Louie

Josephine Louie has more than 15 years of experience conducting research in education and social...

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Our Press

Algebraic Thinking Should Be Taught Early, Often

Education Week – Letters

05/15/2012

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