EDC (Education Development Center)

As the world evolves, so do we. For over 65 years, we’ve driven progress, supporting individuals through life’s milestones: a first day of school, a first job, or the first steps towards a healthier life. In the face of a rapidly changing, uncertain world, this work we do—to improve outcomes across education, health, and workforce development—is more important than ever. To respond to this moment, we are launching a new strategic vision that will guide the next chapter of our work and impact. Today’s interconnected challenges need interconnected solutions, and our vision leverages our interdisciplinary strengths to support every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well. Supporting this strategic vision is a new visual identity, reflecting our commitment to collaboration and embodying our long-standing approach to partnership, local leadership, and co-creation. A better world is possible when we #TransformTogether. Learn more at edc.org/vision

In honor of #ChildrensMentalHealthDay, EDC's WyKisha Thomas-McKinney introduces the release of the Zero Suicide Toolkit for Children’s Hospitals, offering strategies to address pediatric suicide and integrate effective suicide prevention practices into pediatric healthcare settings. https://go.edc.org/1YoAAA

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we celebrate Victoria (Vicki) Manalo Draves, a Filipino American diver who became the first Asian American to win gold at the 1948 London Olympics. Her triumph over societal barriers underscores the power of resilience, inspiring perseverance in the face of adversity. Reflecting on her legacy, her son Jeffery recalls: “She was a famed Olympic medalist, so there was plenty of opportunity to teach us about arrogance and conceit. But instead, through how she lived her life, she taught us the importance of humility.”  Learn more about Vicki and her inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/e6MrVJQH

How can schools address the growing issue of explicit deepfakes targeting students? A new story in Mashable from Rebecca Ruiz explores the topic and interviews our own Shelley Pasnik, senior vice president at EDC, on insights emphasizing the importance of engaging students as partners to establish norms and boundaries around this emerging technology. Read the full article to learn more about this critical issue and recommendations for schools. https://lnkd.in/gUQQ-GCK #SchoolSafety #AI

The #ClimateCrisis is a pivotal moment for #education in America and now is the time to act. In an article for The Hill, EDC's Andres Henriquez emphasizes the urgent need to transform our schools to equip the next generation with the skills to leverage their passions and build a sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/eh6vghkg

We’re thrilled to be a STEMM Opportunity Alliance partner, and EDC’s Sarita Pillai and Andres Henriquez are honored to be supporting SOA at this year’s White House Summit on STEMM Equity & Excellence. We’ve spent the last year collaborating on a national strategy to create a more equitable STEMM ecosystem, and now it’s time to implement this strategy. Learn more about the important work SOA has been doing: https://lnkd.in/eesHE3dT #STEMMForAll #Education #Equity

In South Sudan, an EDC-implemented program helped 6,000 rural youth gain basic literacy and life skills. Learn more about how the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity is improving livelihoods in the world's newest country via Eye Radio. https://lnkd.in/e93nF8yJ

EDC is proud to support the development of the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. The National Strategy is meant to address gaps in the #SuicidePrevention field and promote a coordinated and comprehensive approach through four Strategic Directions. Learn more: https://go.edc.org/nssp24l U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Yesterday, in support of the launch of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and first-ever Federal Action Plan, a special event was hosted by The White House. The National Strategy is a bold, comprehensive approach to #suicideprevention.  As a steward of the National Strategy and the nation’s public-private partnership for suicide prevention, the Action Alliance unites the best thinking and resources from the public and private sectors to advance the goals and objectives of the National Strategy. The Action Alliance looks forward to leveraging collective efforts from public and private sector partners to achieve meaningful, equitable, and measurable advancement in suicide prevention. ➡ Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ggeEzHKX. EDC (Education Development Center) Suicide Prevention Resource Center --- Captions from left to right: Panel: Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, Action Alliance EXCOM (Executive Committee) member; Ashley Judd; Shelby Rowe, Executive Director, Suicide Prevention Resource Center, EXCOM member; Aloe Blacc Sarah Brummett, Director of EXCOM, Action Alliance; Craig Kramer, Mental Health Ambassador, EXCOM Private Sector Chair; Carolyn Clancy, Assistant Under Secretary for Health, Discovery, Education & Affiliate Networks, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, EXCOM Public Sector Chair; Colleen Longfellow Carr, Director, Action Alliance Deborah Stone, ScD, MSW, MPH, Senior Advisor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Senior Advisor; Brandon J. Johnson, MHS, MCHES, Branch Chief, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), EXCOM member; and Colleen Carr Shelby Rowe; Sarah Brummett; Craig S. Kramer; Brandon Johnson; Carolyn Clancy; and Colleen Carr Craig S. Kramer; Sarah Brummett; Alex Karydi, Director of State and Community Initiatives, SPRC at EDC; Richard McKeon, Senior Advisor, SAMHSA; Colleen Carr; Theresa M., Director of Communications, Action Alliance; David Covington, CEO and President of RI International, EXCOM member Sarah Brummett and Lena Heilmann, Ph.D., M.N.M., Director, Office of Suicide Prevention, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Brittany Carradine Clemoens, Director of Belonging Initiatives, Suicide Prevention Resource Center; Theresa Murray; Janiah Fields, Black Mental Health Advocate; Colleen Carr; Sarah Brummett; Brandon Johnson; Carolyn Clancy; Craig Kramer; T-Kea Blackman, MPS, CPRS, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Black People Die by Suicide Too; Susie [수지] Reynolds Reece, Director of Lived Experience Initiatives, Suicide Prevention Resource Center; and Shelby Rowe

The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention was released earlier today from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The 2024 National Strategy is a bold new 10-year whole-of-society approach that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field. It promotes a coordinated and comprehensive approach to #suicideprevention in communities across the country and at the national, state, tribal, local, and territorial levels. Visit www.hhs.gov/nssp to learn how you can achieve meaningful, equitable, and measurable advancement in suicide prevention.