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EDC Launches New Courses and Learning Platform
Learn skills to transform systems, advance your practice, and champion the people you serve.
New Funding Opportunity for Youth Drug Prevention Programs in Schools and Extracurricular Settings
State and local governments, including education and behavioral health agencies, and non-profits that serve youth in extracurricular settings have a new opportunity to fund youth drug prevention initiatives in community settings.
Connect with EDC for Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust (PSDORT) Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Support
Public school districts have a new opportunity to fund initiatives supporting students impacted by the opioid crisis.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently announced grant opportunities [Updated]
Applying for SAMHSA Prevention Grants? EDC can help!
Integrating an Elementary-Level Social-Emotional Learning Program in Alignment with District-Wide MTSS Goals
At Holliston Public Schools, the development of an integrated MTSS has been a strategic priority for several years.
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.
"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.
Strengthening Student Support Through Alignment: A Case Study from Braintree Public Schools
Shai Fuxman shares observations from EDC's work with Student Support Teams.
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.
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.