Kimberly Elliott

Versatile communications leader with 20+ years of experience engaging audiences through strategic storytelling. Published author and project manager with expertise in product development, website strategy, communications plan design, content marketing, writing, ghostwriting, and grantwriting.

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Child Safety and Protection Month: Make Safety a Reality for All Young People

Each year, approximately 14,000 children and adolescents ages 0–19 die of injuries in the United States, 227,000 are hospitalized, and 8.7 million visit the emergency department. EDC is committed to making safety a reality for all young people. “Together, we can take action to ensure all children and youth thrive,” says Jennifer Leonardo, director of the Children’s Safety Network at EDC (CSN).
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On Veterans Day: More Than a “Thank You for Your Service”

My uncle returned from the war, dumped his medals in a drawer, and slammed the drawer shut. He was 18 when he was drafted. A gifted artist and writer, he had thousands of stories to tell. But he never spoke a word about the war. He was haunted by memories and grief that he could not find words to express or lay to rest. Not all veterans share my uncle’s struggles. But many veterans face challenges when they return to civilian life. I think about that every year when Veterans Day rolls around.
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Action Alliance Recognizes A Decade of Progress

In September 2020, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) housed at Education Development Center (EDC) marks its 10th year of advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, the nation’s road map for prioritizing suicide prevention. As noted in the new report A Decade of Progress and Partnerships: Empowering Change, Driving Impact, the Action Alliance has made great strides in improving and strengthening suicide care...
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Amgen Biotech Experience: 30 Years of Innovative Science Education

EDC joins the Amgen Foundation in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE). This initiative has supported over 3,600 science educators in engaging nearly 850,000 students across 13 countries in exploring biotech. In 1990, Amgen scientist Bruce Wallace launched ABE to revitalize science learning, spark students’ interest in science careers, and promote scientific literacy. From its start in one California school, ABE has spread to almost 900 schools around the world...
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This September—Take Action to Promote Hope and Prevent Suicide

EDC’s vision is to achieve a world free from suicide. To observe National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, National Suicide Prevention Week, and World Suicide Prevention Day, we are offering events, tips, and tools to help you take action to build resilience and prevent suicide. “We’ve learned from public opinion polls that most people know suicide is preventable and want to help those in their lives who are struggling,” says Elly Stout, director of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) at EDC. “So our focus should be on empowering people to play a role in preventing suicide in their communities.”
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Today, But Not Just Today: Appreciating All Teachers | EDC

Today, and every May, I find myself thinking, “Hmm. It’s nice to press pause to appreciate teachers. But shouldn’t we do that every day?” This year, that “Hmm” feeling is even stronger. Ever since schools closed in the wake of COVID-19, I have been very deeply appreciating teachers, as well as families that are partnering with teachers to help kids learn at home. Every day, I’ve been trying to find ways to thank teachers and families. This has included working with my EDC colleagues to share free resources to support teachers and families.
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