IEL’s board of directors appointed Dr. Johan E. Uvin as IEL’s sixth president. Previously, Uvin was the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education. “The IEL board is grateful for Marty Blank’s leadership over the past eight years. Marty has transformed IEL into a […]
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On February 23, IEL and Boston University will host a congressional briefing on how states use individualized learning plans to prepare students for college and careers.
Hill Briefing Highlights State Career, College Readiness Strategies Read More »
Christa Rowland has been so helpful over the past 2 months since I became the Community School Director for United Way of Northern Utah. Her insight and expertise on the intricacies of managing relationships in school districts, United Way organizations, community partner organizations have been stellar! She knows and anticipates the potential log jams and helps
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy awarded IEL $1M for the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth).
DOL Awards IEL $1M for Youth with Disabilities TA Center Read More »
As I am meeting with [my] team members I am receiving feedback about how much meeting with [the Coalition for Community Schools team] clarified the path forward for us, solidified the meaning of this work, and the connections to the wider world. For me, the conversations, you sharing more about your work, who you are,
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U.S. House of Representatives leaders introduced the bi-partisan Full-Service Community Schools Act.
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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 in an astoundingly bi-partisan 415-6 vote, and sends the bill on to the White House for the president’s signature.
House Passes Youth-Friendly Workforce Bill by Wide Majority Read More »
The Institute of Educational Leadership has been an invaluable partner in our community’s endeavor to establish thriving Community Schools. Their unwavering commitment to education and community development has empowered us to create a holistic and inclusive educational environment. Through expert guidance, collaborative partnerships, extensive resources and robust training programs, the Institute and their incredible team,
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“IEL has been supporting Hawaiʻi’s Community School efforts since the beginning and have been instrumental in helping us lay the foundation and build capacity. Through their capacity building, they have supported our Community School Coordinators, our TA team, and our state coalition and systems-building work. As the IEL team brought helpful tools, resources and best
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