In a recent guidance letter, the U.S. Department of Laborlaid out its vision for a revitalizing and transforming the nation’s workforce system as part of the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
USDOL Rolls Out Vision for Transforming Workforce System Read More »
IEL launched it’s first short policy video, highlighting potential progress in reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act through the lens of the community schools movement.
PolicyPulse!: Community Schools & ESEA Reauthorization Efforts Read More »
On February 12 at 3:00pm EST, IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools and the Anneberg Institute for School Reform will host a free webinar entitled “Community Schools and Community Organizing.”
Webinar to Connect Community Schools & Community Organizing Read More »
IEL just released a select list of workshop presenters for it’s second annual National Family Engagement Conference in Chicago, Ill. from June 22-24.
IEL Announces Family Engagement Conference Workshop Presenters Read More »
On February 13, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring distinguished sociology scholar, Dr. Karl Alexander, as he discusses his new book.
Renowned Child Poverty Researcher to Speak at AERA/IEL Forum Read More »
From January 26 to February 6, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is hosting an online dialogue on families, disability, and postsecondary success.
USDOL Seeks Family Input on Postsecondary Ed. & Disability Read More »
The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) released its new report entitled Use of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs): A Promising Practice for Driving College and Career Readiness Efforts – Findings and Recommendations from a Multi-Method, Multi-Study Effort. This report summarizes findings and recommendations of NCWD/Youth’s 5+ years of ILP research. The ILP
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The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth eleased its latest publication on the use of individualized learning plans based on six years of research and technical assistance across the country.
IEL Releases New Report on Individualized Learning Plans Read More »
IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools organized a study tour for 25 Capitol Hill, executive branch, and association staffers to Baltimore to learn about the city’s community school strategy and how it is driving outcomes for young people, families, and communities.The tour highlighted key stakeholders: Family League of Baltimore, Baltimore City Public Schools, and Elev8 Baltimore.
Community Schools Study Tour: A Different Kind of Field Trip Read More »
Increasingly community and parent organizations have organized to advocate for education reform, including Journey for Justice Alliance led by Jitu Brown. Born on Chicago’s south side and a product of its public schools, Brown has organized the Kenwood Oakland neighborhood for 17+ years, bringing community voices to the table on school issues. Says Brown, “We are organizing in
Leadership Profile: Jitu Brown, Journey for Justice Alliance Read More »