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,
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