When it comes to urban education in America, no reforms have caused more controversy over the last two decades than the proliferation of charter schools.
Charter Schools in 2019: The DeVos Effect & Future of School Choice Read More »
IEL celebrates the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities in every aspect of society, from education to employment.
Celebrating 29 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act Read More »
by Danila Crespin Zidovsky, 2019 Meade Fellow This year, I was selected as one of two Edward J. Meade Policy Fellows through the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL). In June, I traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with several nonprofits, foundations, and elected officials focused on early
Four Ways States Can Expand Early Childhood Programs Read More »
Guest post by Elaine Weiss, former National Coordinator of the Broader, Bolder Approach to Education For those who do not live in the region, the term “Appalachia” conjures up images of hollowed-out towns, ramshackle houses, and long country roads that don’t lead to much. Recently, the region has also become painfully synonymous with overdoses of
Engaging, Empowering, and Inspiring Students and Parents in Appalachia Read More »
IEL and the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) announced the 2019 Meade Fellows: Danila Crespin Zidovsky and Stefan Lallinger. The Fellowship gives HGSE students the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to connect with education policy leaders.
IEL & Harvard Grad. School of Ed. Welcome 2019 Meade Fellows Read More »
IEL announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Zakiyah Ansari, Rachel Fried, and Mark Watson. They join a strong, diverse, and inclusive board that guides IEL’s work and ensures the organization’s fealty to its mission.
Institute for Educational Leadership Announces New Board Members Read More »
According to a recent report by the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation and the Aspen Institute’s Manufacturing and Society in the 21st Century program, manufacturing is still the greatest wealth-creating tool in the United States.
Manufacturing Matters in Appalachia Read More »
In partnership with Communities In Schools and StriveTogether, IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools announced four communities that will receive a combined $3.75 million to implement student-centered blueprints for learning through the joint initiative, Together for Students.
$3.75M Investment to Expand Student-Centered Learning Read More »
A president’s budget request is typically the first step in a long process of determining how we should prioritize our resources. The president had a real opportunity to do right by our children. He chose a wall instead.
Response to President’s Budget Request: Pathways, Not Walls Read More »
On January 5, IEL’s first female board chair, Dr. Bernice “Bunny” Sandler, the “Godmother of Title IX,” died peacefully. She was 90.
Remembering the “Godmother of Title IX,” IEL’s 1st Female Board Chair Read More »