Explore It! Science Investigations in Out-of-School Programs
Visit WebsiteThe investigations in Explore It! provide an experiential foundation for the development of concepts aligned with the national standards that are addressed in formal school curricula....
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Exploring Trees and Ponds Activity Guide
Visit WebsiteThis three-part series, funded by the National Science Foundation, features engaging activities that bring middle school youth outdoors to explore the natural world using observation,...
View ArticleIllinois State Board of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers...
Visit WebsiteThe Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) contracted EDC to conduct a statewide evaluation of the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)...
View ArticleA Program Director’s Guide to Evaluating STEM Education Programs
Visit WebsiteWritten for program directors, program managers, educators, and others responsible for developing and implementing STEM programs in schools and community-based organizations, this guide...
View ArticleIdentifying and Supporting Productive STEM Programs in Out-of-School Settings
Visit WebsiteThe Committee on Successful Out-of-School STEM Learning, appointed by the National Research Council’s Board on Education, was charged with identifying effective out-of-school STEM settings...
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STEM Smart Brief Series
Visit WebsiteDeveloped by EDC, this set of eight briefs outlines research related to the challenges and recommendations for K–12 STEM education. Topics include connecting informal and formal STEM...
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EQUIP3 Lessons Learned (2003–2012)
Visit WebsiteThis report shows the results of EQUIP3’s efforts and demonstrates that certain approaches to positively engaging and supporting youth work better than others. The report shows that it is...
View ArticleEvidence from EDC’s Reading Program in the DRC
Visit WebsiteEDC conducted a research study in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test the effects of teacher knowledge and practice on student learning. The study explored whether teachers’ exposure...
View ArticleEducation in Fragile Contexts: Selected Case Studies
Visit WebsiteDrawing on its extensive work in fragile environments, EDC developed this set of case studies that chronicles best practices, lessons learned, and stories of success. These six initiatives...
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National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE)
Afterschool and summer learning programs are critical to supporting the development of children, but low-income families are often unable to access these valuable programs or find high-quality care.To...
View ArticleOut-of-School Youth Literacy Assessment (OLA)
Visit WebsiteThis website contains information about the Out-of-School Youth Literacy Assessment (OLA), a reading assessment administered one-on-one to youth and adults that was developed by EDC. The...
View ArticleUnderstanding Youth Crime and Violence in Honduras: Summary Report Findings
Visit WebsiteEDC’s Proyecto METAS conducted a survey in three at-risk urban communities in Honduras between March and May 2013. The purpose of the survey was to develop a comprehensive understanding of...
View ArticleA Model for Transforming the Honduran Workforce
Visit WebsiteThis report details the work of EDC’s Proyecto METAS to improve education for employment, learning, and success in Honduras. Specific challenges to program implementation are discussed, as...
View ArticleInnovation for Education: Final Outcome Evaluation Report
Visit WebsiteThis final report summarizes the evaluation of the impact of EDC’s Early Childhood Caregiver Professional Development and Certification Program in Rwanda. From 2013 to 2015, the program...
View ArticleUSAID Liberia Advancing Youth: Alternative Basic Education Learning Series
Visit WebsiteThis learning series summarizes the results of participant studies in the USAID Advancing Youth Project in Liberia. The studies explored topics in alternative basic education such as...
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Mali Education Recovery Support Activity (ERSA)
The government of Mali is committed to improving the educational opportunities for all youth. But in northern Mali, many youth live in conflict-affected areas where basic education of any kind is...
View ArticleExpert Review of EDC's Out-of-school Literacy Assessment (OLA)
Visit WebsiteThis report summarizes the results of a review, conducted by external experts, of the quality and content of the Out-of-School Literacy Assessment (OLA). EDC developed the OLA to measure...
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Massachusetts Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Quality Indicators Alignment...
Massachusetts Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Quality Indicators Alignment Study Final ReportThis report presents findings from a study that EDC conducted for the Massachusetts Departments of Early...
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Google Code Next Evaluation
Computer science is a hot field, but one that still remains largely white and male. How can we ensure that the next generation of computer scientists and technology innovators better reflects the...
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YouthLearn
In today’s society, both media and technology greatly influence young people’s sense of culture and identity. And while the education sector has tremendous potential to engage young people in connected...
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