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In October we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month to highlight that people with disabilities CAN and WANT to work. This year’s theme is “America’s Workforce: Empowering All.”
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IEL’s newest grant to support its Right Turn Career-Focused Transition Initiative just started working in five communities, with a particular focus on apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships for youth involved in the juvenile or criminal justice systems.
IEL’s Young Offender Work Focuses on Apprenticeship Read More »
In 2018, we live in a country where across 32 states, our African-American and Hispanic children are living in poverty at a rate at least twice as high as their white peers.
Rise Up to End Child Poverty for All Read More »
The Blue Ridge Campus of the University of North Georgia in Appalachia uses community engagement to drive one of its flagship initiatives, the Blue Ridge Scholars.
Higher Education: Engaging Community and Addressing Critical Issues in Appalachia Read More »
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 »
IEL’s president Johan E. Uvin published an article in the Council on Adult Basic Education Journal’s recent special edition, Featuring Career Pathways. The article, titled “Are We on the Brink of Something Big?: Reflections on the Current and Future State of Career Pathways Policy and Practice,” focuses on taking “on the next level of policy and practice challenges
Are We on the Brink of Something Big in Career Pathways? Read More »
The 2018 Meade Fellow Lance Huffman shares his thoughts on the future of teacher unions following the recent Supreme court decision in the labor law case, Janus v. America Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.
Can Teacher Unions Reinvent Themselves Post-Janus? Read More »
In June, IEL delivered a four-day training on case management and career development of youth with disabilities in Canada. This effort is part of a pilot program designed to test a new cross-system approach to the work. Training participants were case workers and lead staff from three Ontario communities: Sarnia Lambton, Sault Ste. Marie and
Supporting Career Development for Ontario Youth with Disabilities Read More »
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.
IEL to Drive Innovation for Adult Learners with $100K Awards Read More »
Since November 2016, there has been heightened national interest in and action on the education and economic issues inhibiting prosperity in rural places.
A Playbook for Promoting Prosperity in Rural Places Read More »
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.
IEL President Reflects on what Partnering for Equity Truly Means Read More »
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,
IEL Announces Chike Aguh and Maribel Duran as New Board Directors Read More »
Washington, DC – April 9, 2018 – IEL and the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) announce the 2018 Meade Fellows: Mark Kabban and Lance Huffman. The Meade Fellowship provides an opportunity for HGSE students to travel to Washington, D.C., visit leading education and related organizations, and meet with chief architects of change in education policy.
IEL and Harvard Graduate School of Education Announce 2018 Meade Fellows Read More »
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) and the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) are pleased to announce that Santos Amaya Guevara has been named this year’s Halperin Youth Award winner. Santos will be recognized for her commitment to public service during the annual Halperin Lecture and Youth Award event on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She
Samuel Halperin Youth Public Service Award Winner Announced Read More »
Jobs for the Future’s Lucretia Murphy shares her reflections as a participant on the latest IEL Civil Rights Bus Tour.
Reflections on the IEL Civil Rights Bus Tour Read More »
The IEL-coordinated Appalachian Higher Education Network released a report that tells the story of collaboration between education and workforce development institutions in Appalachia.
Postsecondary Partnerships Open Doors & Change Futures in Appalachia Read More »
What School Leaders Need to Know, a new policy brief just issued by IEL, provides important information about the changing legal landscape affecting the preparation of youth with disabilities for work.
What School Leaders Can Do to Prepare Youth with Disabilities for Work Read More »
In spring of this year, I commented in an Open Letter to the Field that “the promise that every child, youth, and adult will have an equal opportunity under the law to access a quality education, get a decent job, and make enough to lead a middle class life was at risk unless IEL and
2017: A Year of Transition and Renewal for IEL Read More »
Yesterday the Houston School District reopened its doors to thousands of students who now struggle with the trauma to themselves, their families and their communities due to Hurricane Harvey. Our hearts go out to the children and parents devastated by one of our nation’s worst natural disasters. Our partners at Communities in Schools have an
Support Communities in Schools Houston after Harvey Read More »
IEL has hired José Muñoz as the new director for its Coalition for Community Schools. Most recently, Muñoz was the executive director of the ABC Community Schools Partnership in Albuquerque, N.M.
IEL Welcomes José Muñoz as the Director of the Coalition for Community Schools Read More »
IEL joins youth and communities across the country in celebrating National Reentry Week 2017 from April 24-28. It is a time to highlight the benefits of successful reentry and importance of improving reentry outcomes. In 2016, the Department of Justice sponsored over 550 events in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and
Taking Notice of Reentry Week Read More »
The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) finds itself at an important juncture because the world in which it is operating is changing rapidly. The devolution of power and authority to the state and local levels, the erosion of the federal commitment to civil rights, the proposed reductions in federal funding that supports vulnerable populations and
IEL President’s Open Letter Shows Direction Forward Read More »
IEL and the Harvard Graduate School of Education announce the 2017 Meade Fellow: Laura Burgos. The fellowship is an opportunity to come to Washington and meet with key education leaders.
Meade Fellow Explores Interdependence of Education, Health & Housing 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 »