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IEL Supports Parent Leaders’ call for healthy, equitable, and quality education

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On Monday, July 20th, a group of national parent leader organizations released a letter to education leaders and policymakers laying out their clear guidelines for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. In order to safely and equitably resume schooling in the fall amidst the current global pandemic, health and safety must be a priority – for […]

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Headshot: 2018 Meade Fellow Mark Kabban

3 Ways Schools can Help Refugees during the Trump Administration

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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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Students carrying signs against gun violence

Hands without Guns: A Statement by Johan Uvin Against Gun Violence

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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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