Love, Not Handcuffs
Imagine being placed in handcuffs for throwing a “temper tantrum.” Now imagine being six years old. This is what happened to Kaia Rolle on September 20 in Orlando, Fla.
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Local/State Government
3 Ways Schools can Help Refugees during the Trump Administration
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.
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Hands without Guns: A Statement by Johan Uvin Against Gun Violence
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
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Department of Labor Report Highlights IEL’s Youth Transition Work
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.
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Hill Briefing Highlights State Career, College Readiness Strategies
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.
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Settlement to Lift Workers with Disabilities from Sub-Minimum Wage
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.
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NY Times Publishes IEL Letter on NYC Community Schools
Today the New York Times published IEL’s letter to the editor regarding New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s recent investment in the community schools strategy.
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