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February 19, 2026

"Kids Are Using AI. Here’s What Adults Need To Do Right Now"

Newsweek published a piece co-authored by EDC's Shai Fuxman and Sarah Sword on why adults, especially parents, educators, and policymakers, need to step into AI conversations with children now, not later.

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February 19, 2026

Strengthening Family Communication and Engagement to Advance Suicide Prevention

Districts strengthen suicide prevention within MTSS by aligning family communication and engagement through clear, consistent, and intentional practices.

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February 12, 2026

Strengthening Student Support Through Alignment: A Case Study from Braintree Public Schools

Shai Fuxman shares observations from EDC's work with Student Support Teams.

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February 05, 2026

MTSS Without a Strong Student Support Team Is Like an Airport Without Air Traffic Control

EDC’s Shai Fuxman discusses the vital role of student support teams in effective MTSS.

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January 22, 2026

Using MTSS Assessment Tools to Strengthen School-Based Suicide Prevention

When making decisions using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) approach, it’s essential to consider not only what data are available, but how those data are used. 

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January 15, 2026

Why MTSS Succeeds When Professional Development Is Human-Centered, Practical, and Connected to Real Work

Districts across the country are working hard to strengthen their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)—and for good reason. 

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January 08, 2026

How Role-Specific, Engaging Professional Learning Strengthened MTSS for Rhode Island’s Student Assistance Counselors

When Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) brought together Student Assistance Counselors (SACs) from across the state for a day of professional learning in November 2025, the goal was clear: to build on the strong foundation SACs already bring to their work supporting students’ behavioral health and wellbeing.

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September 02, 2025

Supporting Schools in Multi-Tiered Suicide Prevention

EDC has published a new article, “Assessing and Addressing School Needs in Suicide Prevention,” by Shawna Jones and Richard Fournier.

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July 15, 2025

New Report Explores How Digital Platforms Can Support Social-Emotional Learning in Youth

A new white paper highlights how social media and interactive technologies can help support social-emotional learning and youth mental health, with key contributions from EDC, the Digital Wellness Lab, and the Ruderman Family Foundation.

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January 22, 2025

EDC's Shai Fuxman, Rachel Pascal and Chelsey Goddard provide tips in the CASEL blog

"How to Use SEL to Address Climate Anxiety" discusses responding to climate anxiety through SEL.