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Mark Kabban, a 2018 Meade Fellow, met with education and policy influencers during a week-long visit to Washington, D.C. The fellowship provided him with an opportunity to meet with organizations working on immigrant and refugee issues.
3 Ways Schools can Help Refugees during the Trump Administration Read More »
Yesterday, June 19, we recognized Juneteenth, which commemorates on June 19, 1865 the end of slavery in the United States two years after President Lincoln legally abolished it. One hundred and fifty-three years later, our country is guilty of trading shackles for cages to remove children from their parents and confine them, justified by a
IEL Condemns Family Separation Policy Read More »
Last week I was working on finalizing a contract agreement when, I heard voices and cars honking. I got up, walked to the corner window of my office and I saw a group of young students gathered around the intersection holding up signs and cheering each other on in protest of the lack of significant
Hands without Guns: A Statement by Johan Uvin Against Gun Violence Read More »
Dissolving DACA goes against American values of fairness and opportunity. Thousands of people chose to courageously to step forward and enroll in this program so they could work, go to school, and contribute to our society.
Dissolving DACA Makes No Sense Economically & Socially Read More »
Budgets reflect values and priorities.The Administration’s proposed budget cuts services that help families get ahead in the economy and participate in democracy.
Proposed Budget Devalues Children, Youth, Families & Communities Read More »
President Trump’s proposed budget for FY 2018 eliminates or severely cuts many programs that support youth, families, and communities.
Implications of Proposed FY18 Budget Read More »
IEL expresses deep concern about the impact President Trump’s proposed FY 2018 budget would have on the young people, families, and communities supported by IEL’s work.
Now is the Time to Continue to Invest in our Young People Read More »
The Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Council of State Governments and National Conference of State Legislatures, released a report based on the career development work of IEL and it’s partners.
Department of Labor Report Highlights IEL’s Youth Transition Work Read More »
This spirit of shared learning and best practices was reflected in IEL’s gathering of over 80 leaders from 27 districts and 17 state departments of education to discuss family and community engagement.
Learning Lab Connects Local and Federal FCE Professionals Read More »
On October 24, IEL will convene Learning Lab in Washington, D.C. on Family & Community Engagement at 9:00 a.m. EST. The U.S. Department of Education will live stream the event online.
Dept. of Ed. to Live Stream IEL Event on Family & Community Engagement Read More »
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 »
The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon approved a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Oregon, and private plaintiffs to resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Settlement to Lift Workers with Disabilities from Sub-Minimum Wage Read More »
Today, the president signed the new Every Student Succeeds Act, the nation’s most significant federal education law, replacing the often unpopular and problematic No Child Left Behind Act.
New Every Student Succeeds Act Lifts Up Community Schools Read More »
The U.S. Department of Education awarded 12 new Full-Service Community School grants to a mix of school districts, community-based organizations, and an institution of higher education.
12 Full-Service Community Schools Grants Awarded Read More »
VIDEO: Mary Kingston Roche, public policy manager for IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools, give us the latest PolicyPulse! update on Congress’ efforts to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
PolicyPulse!: ESEA Movement in Congress Read More »
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration just released official guidance for states, local areas, and youth service providers for implementing the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth activities.
USDOL Issues Guidance on WIOA Youth Transition Read More »
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 »
Several IEL-affiliated individuals with disabilities and their family members attended a White House event with Vice President Joe Biden highlighting the benefits of the new ABLE Act.
IEL Program Participants Celebrate ABLE Act with Biden 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 U.S. Departments of Education and Justice have released guidance on the rights of public elementary and secondary students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities.
Guidance Issued on Communicating with Students with Disabilities Read More »
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to schools, reminding them that bullying is wrong and must not be tolerated.
U.S. Department of Education Issues Anti-Bullying Guidance Read More »
During the month of October, IEL and its National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) are celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
IEL Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month Read More »
The U.S. Department of Education today announced the nine awardees of the 2014 Full Service Community Schools grants out of a pool of 147 applications.
Full-Service Community School Grantees Announced Read More »