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 »
One might say that superintendents make the best demographers because they are the first to see demographic changes in their communities as students arrive to school each year.
Leading Change: Superintendents and Demographic Transition Read More »
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) hosted a Learning Lab convening of the District Leaders Network on Family and Community Engagement (FCE) on November 9-10, 2015. The Learning Lab is an annual meeting designed to provide District Leaders with the opportunity to explore and learn from the successes and challenges of a specific district in order
District Leaders Share Successes and Challenges in Nashville Learning Lab Read More »
On October 30, the American Educational Research Association and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring Brenda J. Turnbull and Lynda Tredway in a session on preparing and supporting school principals.
Leading Experts to Discuss Preparing, Supporting Principals Read More »
IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools is accepting workshop proposals for its upcoming National Community Schools Forum 2016 in Albuquerque, N.M in April.
IEL Accepting Community Schools Forum Workshop Proposals Read More »
In June, over one thousand educators, parents, community-based partners, and fellow stakeholders in education convened at the second annual National Family and Community Engagement Conference in Chicago to discuss the role of family engagement in K-12 education. Participation in this year’s conference doubled that of last year’s, reflecting the dramatic growth of a movement to
Family Engagement in Education: A Nationwide Assignment Read More »
On May 28, 15 D.C. youth workforce professionals graduated from the D.C. Youth Workforce Leaders Academy (YWLA), a new 10-month professional development program organized by IEL and the DC Alliance of Youth advocates.
Youth Workforce Pros Hone New Skills & Put Them to Use Read More »
IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools (CCS) announced the winners of its bi-annual National Community Schools Awards for Excellence. The seven winners demonstrate that joint school and community action can bolster student achievement and more.
IEL Announces Community School Awardees Read More »
Recently, IEL and the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) teamed up to host the inaugural Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award, featuring the Ford Foundation’s Hilary Pennington and awardee Efram Ayalew.
IEL, AYPF Launch Halperin Memorial Lecture & Youth Award Read More »
From July 19-23, IEL and East Carolina University are co-hosting the inaugural Summer Leadership Learning Exchange, an intensive four-day leadership institute.
Breathing Joy & Justice into School & Community Leadership Read More »