Over 25 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has positively impacted the lives of millions of Americans and created a new generation as part of its legacy, the ADA Generation. This generation comprises youth and young adults with disabilities who came of age under the aegis and opportunity of the ADA. The oldest of […]
We are the ADA Generation: Perspectives from Youth with Disabilities 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
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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 »
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 »
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), IEL is collecting stories from youth and young adults with disabilities who came of age under the ADA and their allies.
IEL Collecting Stories from ADA Generation Read More »
Three IEL staff are featured at the American Educational Research Association 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill.
3 IEL Staff Featured at AERA Annual Meeting Read More »
IEL and the Harvard Graduate School of Education recently announced the 2015 Meade Fellows: César A. Cruz and Maleka Donaldson Gramling, both HGSE doctoral candidates.
IEL, Harvard Announce 2015 Meade Fellows Read More »
Five of the 16 Education Week Leaders to Learn From are connected to the IEL network. According to Education Week, these leaders “are tackling some of the most pressing challenges in K-12 education.”
5 IEL-Connected Professionals Honored as Leaders to Learn From Read More »
On December 19, the American Educational Research Association and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon on “Doing the Right Thing for Children: Eight Qualities of Leadership.”
AERA, IEL to Co-Sponsor Early Childhood Leadership Policy Forum Read More »
At the board of directors meeting this week, IEL honored the service of board members Joe Aguerrebere and Bert Berkley, who are retiring from the IEL board.
IEL Honors Service of Retiring Board Members Read More »