In May, IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools hosted the largest ever National Forum for Community Schools. Almost 2,000 attendees gathered in Baltimore to partner for equity. There was LIVE podcast coverage from the show EdFix hosted by Michael Feuer, Dean of the George Washington Graduate School of Education and Human Development. Listen to the podcast […]
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IEL’s National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth released two videos featuring members of its National Youth Action Council on Transition (YouthACT). In the video You Can Lead Too!: Youth Perspectives on Leadership young leaders share insights on what it means to be a leader and advocate. In the video Developing Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships
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The 2018-19 cohort year will mark the 55th anniversary of IEL’s Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP). EPFP is a nationally recognized fellowship program that develops a diverse and collaborative community of strategic leaders for effective public policy. Since its start, EPFP has acted as an instrument for fostering a comprehensive understanding of policy issues from
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Priorities for promoting prosperity and the action strategies that work for rural communities have been identified. Two reports distributed in early 2018 offer a framework and specific actions that can help rural communities begin to address barriers and promote prosperity. Collaboration is key and we can start with a focus on education and workforce to
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In a room of nearly 2,000 participants at IEL’s Community Schools National Forum, IEL President Johan E. Uvin asked participants to hold hands, close their eyes, and reflect on those who had come before us and gave selflessly to the cause of creating a more perfect union. “These are hands that unite us. Can you
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IEL’s new Minds That Move Us initiative will soon select three $100K winners for the designing of innovative adult learner education and training models.
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Since November 2016, there has been heightened national interest in and action on the education and economic issues inhibiting prosperity in rural places.
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In a packed room of nearly 2,000 participants IEL’s president Johan E. Uvin, asked participants to hold hands and close their eyes and reflect on those who had come before us and gave selflessly to the cause of creating a more perfect union.
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IEL is pleased to announce appointment of two new board directors, Chike Aguh and Maribel Duran. “Chike and Maribel add strength and energy to our vibrant and diverse board. I am so pleased and honored that they have agreed to serve as IEL board members,” noted Karen Mapp, chair of the IEL board. Chike Aguh,
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IEL’s Curtis Richards, with Eve Hill and Regina Klein (with Inclusivity Strategic Consulting), published a policy brief intended to inform school leaders about their responsibilities under recent case law to prepare youth with disabilities for work and careers. It can also be helpful for students, families, vocational rehabilitation and developmental disability agency personnel, and community
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