The terrible occurrence of violence in Charlottesville, Va. is a painful reminder that hate, racism, and xenophobia still exist. IEL would like to express how deeply saddened we are for those hurt and killed working for social justice. IEL stands up for the causes of those in underserved communities who fight to provide opportunity in […]
IEL Condemns White Supremacists, Violence in Charlottesville 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 »
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’s new president, Johan Uvin, was invited to speak at an SXSW panel on reaching and engaging adult learners with mobile technology. Read his reflections.
Reflections on SXSWedu by IEL President Johan Uvin 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 »
IEL’s community schools work was highlighted at this year’s International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement in Ottawa, Canada.The event focused on collaborative partnership.
IEL, Community Schools Featured at International Education Congress Read More »
IEL’s board of directors appointed Dr. Johan E. Uvin as IEL’s the sixth president. Uvin was the Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
Johan Uvin Appointed New IEL President Read More »
Last year, 45 education leaders visited historic sites from the civil rights movement throughout Mississippi and Alabama and learned lessons from past and current leaders.
Civil Rights Bus Tour Brings History’s Lessons to the Present 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 »
On September 17, IEL celebrated the fifth graduation of the DC Advocacy Partners program. DC Advocacy Partners (DCAP) is a nine-month leadership and advocacy training program designed for self-advocates and family members of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and professionals working with people with disabilities. DCAP’s goal is to empower a core group of
DC Advocacy Partners Celebrates Graduating 5th Class Read More »