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I’m Regan Vidiksis, an early childhood educator and researcher with over 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and teachers. I focus on developing and evaluating educational media and technology interventions that enhance learning outcomes for young children, especially in science, literacy, and math. At EDC, I combine design-based research with classroom insights to inform policy and practice. I lead cross-disciplinary teams, oversee grant tasks and budgets, and partner with universities, broadcasters, and museums to create engaging learning resources. I’m committed to equitable learning opportunities and to building collaborative, impact-driven programs that connect home and school learning for children ages 3–5 through preschool and early elementary years.…I’m Regan Vidiksis, an early childhood educator and researcher with over 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and teachers. I focus on developing and evaluating educational media and technology interventions that enhance learning outcomes for young children, especially in science, literacy, and math. At EDC, I combine design-based research with classroom insights to inform policy and practice. I lead cross-disciplinary teams, oversee grant tasks and budgets, and partner with universities, broadcasters, and museums to create engaging learning resources. I’m committed to equitable learning opportunities and to building collaborative, impact-driven programs that connect home and school learning for children ages 3–5 through preschool and early elementary years.

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I’m Regan Vidiksis, an early childhood educator and researcher with over 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and teachers. I focus on developing and evaluating educational media and technology interventions that enhance learning outcomes for young children, especially in science, literacy, and math. At EDC, I combine design-based research with classroom insights to inform policy and practice. I lead cross-disciplinary teams, oversee grant tasks and budgets, and partner with universities, broadcasters, and museums to create engaging learning resources. I’m committed to equitable learning opportunities and to building collaborative, impact-driven programs that connect home and school learning for children ages 3–5 through preschool and early elementary years.…I’m Regan Vidiksis, an early childhood educator and researcher with over 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and teachers. I focus on developing and evaluating educational media and technology interventions that enhance learning outcomes for young children, especially in science, literacy, and math. At EDC, I combine design-based research with classroom insights to inform policy and practice. I lead cross-disciplinary teams, oversee grant tasks and budgets, and partner with universities, broadcasters, and museums to create engaging learning resources. I’m committed to equitable learning opportunities and to building collaborative, impact-driven programs that connect home and school learning for children ages 3–5 through preschool and early elementary years.

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I’m Regan Vidiksis, an early childhood educator and researcher with over 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and teachers. I focus on developing and evaluating educational media and technology interventions that enhance learning outcomes for young children, especially in science, literacy, and math. At EDC, I combine design-based research with classroom insights to inform policy and practice.

I lead cross-disciplinary teams, oversee grant tasks and budgets, and partner with universities, broadcasters, and museums to create engaging learning resources. I’m committed to equitable learning opportunities and to building collaborative, impact-driven programs that connect home and school learning for children ages 3–5 through preschool and early elementary years.

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Co-Director and Project Manager at Center for Advancing Elementary Science through Assessment, Research, and Technology (CAESART), Education Development Center, Inc.

January 1, 2024 - Present

Oversee all grant tasks, activities, contracts, and budget for CAESART. Contribute to impact study design and to the project’s assessment measurement studies.

Senior Researcher at Education Development Center (EDC) – Triangle Learning Community’s Preschool AI

January 1, 2024 - Present

Conduct research to inform development of a preschool AI experience to personalize learning, with a focus on language and school readiness for 3–5-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Curriculum Developer/Subject Matter Expert at Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed early childhood courses and related training materials focused on learning environments, professionalism, curriculum and assessment, and family engagement for state credential courses.

Project Manager and Senior Researcher at Education Development Center (EDC) – Ready To Learn

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025

Oversaw grant deliverables and managed a large, collaborative team working on multiple studies to identify how public media can positively impact young children’s STEM, computational thinking, and literacy development.

Curriculum Developer at Education Development Center (EDC) – Stopping the Spread

January 1, 2024 - Present

Contributed to the development of a school-based infectious disease prevention curriculum tailored to PreK and Grades K-2 learning environments.

Senior Researcher at Education Development Center (EDC) – Transforming Preschoolers Spatial Orientation

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

In partnership with WGBH Education, conducted design-based research to develop and study developmentally appropriate digital and hands-on learning resources to practice early math skills that build spatial knowledge.

Senior Researcher at Education Development Center (EDC) – Sesame Workshop's Coming Together

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Co-led a mixed methods pilot study of Sesame Workshop’s Coming Together resources to support preschoolers’ racial literacy and sense of belonging.

Co-Principal Investigator at Education Development Center (EDC) – Integrating Science with Mathematics and Engineering: Linking Home and School Learning for All Young Learners

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Led partnerships with Digital Promise, SRI International, and WGBH Education; co-designed resources and developed assessments, surveys, and observation protocols for efficacy studies.

Consultant at Mercy University and Bronx Community Foundation

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Co-developed a five-session, interactive virtual learning course to educate parents on benefits and risks of technology use with young children and equip them with practical strategies.

Special Education Itinerant Teacher at NYC Committee for Preschool Special Education

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015

Provided individualized special education services for children ages 3-5; developed goals and curriculum; collaborated with parents, teachers, and related service providers to ensure efficacy of services.

Special Instructor at NYS Department of Health’s Early Intervention Program

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2015

Provided individualized special education services for birth-3 children; developed goals; collaborated with families and related service providers to ensure integration and efficacy of services.

Co-Director and Project Manager at Center for Advancing Elementary Science through Assessment, Research, and Technology (CAESART), Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Oversee and manage grant tasks, activities, contracts, and budget; contribute to impact study design and preparations as well as assessment measurement studies.

Senior Researcher at Triangle Learning Community’s Preschool AI, Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Conduct research to inform development of a preschool AI experience aimed at improving early literacy and mathematics learning, with a focus on personalizing learning and supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Curriculum Developer/Subject Matter Expert at Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care, Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed early childhood courses and training materials focused on learning environments, professionalism, curriculum and assessment, and family engagement.

Project Manager and Senior Researcher at Ready To Learn (EDC), U.S. Department of Education funded initiative

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025

Oversaw grant deliverables and managed large, collaborative teams across multiple studies to identify how public media supports STEM, computational thinking, and literacy development; led both large national trials and smaller experimental designs.

Curriculum Developer at Stopping the Spread - Curriculum and Health Education Materials, Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Contributed to development of a school-based infectious disease prevention curriculum tailored to PreK and Grades K-2 learning environments.

Senior Researcher at Transforming Preschoolers Spatial Orientation: Leveraging New Technologies for Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms and at Home, Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

In partnership with WGBH Education, used design-based research to develop and research digital and hands-on resources for early math spatial skills.

Senior Researcher at Sesame Workshop's Coming Together, Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Co-led a mixed methods pilot study of Coming Together media resources designed to build racial literacy and a healthy sense of self and belonging.

Co-Principal Investigator at Integrating Science with Mathematics and Engineering: Linking Home and School Learning for All Young Learners, in partnership with Digital Promise, SRI International, and WGBH Education

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Promoted science, engineering, and mathematics learning through iterative development of digital and non-digital resources; co-designed resources with stakeholders; developed science and engineering assessment tasks, teacher/parent surveys, and observation protocols for an efficacy study.

Co-Director and Project Manager at Center for Advancing Elementary Science through Assessment, Research, and Technology (CAESART), Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Oversee and manage all grant tasks, activities, contracts, and budget; contribute to impact study design and assessment measurement studies.

Senior Researcher at Triangle Learning Community’s Preschool AI, EDC

January 1, 2024 - Present

Conduct research to inform development of a preschool AI experience designed to improve early literacy and mathematics learning, focusing on personalization and access for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Curriculum Developer/Subject Matter Expert at Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care, EDC

January 1, 2025 - Present

Developed early childhood courses and training materials focused on learning environments, professionalism, curriculum and assessment, and family engagement for state credential courses.

Project Manager and Senior Researcher at Ready To Learn, Education Development Center (EDC)

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025

Oversaw grant deliverables and managed large, collaborative teams across multiple studies to identify how public media impacts young children’s STEM, computational thinking, and literacy development; included national RCts and smaller experiential designs.

Curriculum Developer at Stopping the Spread - Curriculum and Health Education Materials, EDC

January 1, 2024 - Present

Contributed to the development of a school-based infectious disease prevention curriculum tailored to PreK and Grades K-2 learning environments.

Senior Researcher at Transforming Preschoolers Spatial Orientation: Leveraging New Technologies for Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms and at Home, EDC

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Designed and researched developmentally appropriate digital and hands-on resources to practice early math skills that build spatial knowledge; NSF-funded in collaboration with WGBH Education.

Senior Researcher at Sesame Workshop's Coming Together, EDC

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Co-led a mixed-methods pilot study of Sesame Workshop’s Coming Together media resources to help preschoolers build racial literacy and a healthy sense of self and belonging.

Co-Principal Investigator at Integrating Science with Mathematics and Engineering: Linking Home and School Learning for All Young Learners

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

In partnership with Digital Promise, SRI International, and WGBH Education, led collaborations with researchers, media producers, curriculum designers, educators, children, and parents to promote science, engineering, and mathematics learning; developed science and engineering assessment tasks, surveys, and observation protocols for efficacy studies.

Consultant at Mercy University and Bronx Community Foundation, New York

January 1, 2024 - Present

Co-developed a five-session interactive virtual learning course on Digital Parenting in Early Childhood to educate parents about benefits and risks of technology and practical strategies for positive digital experiences.