Today, we celebrate the 26th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the past 26 years, America has taken many steps forward in transforming the experiences of people with disabilities.
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On Friday, April 15, 2016, The American Youth Policy Forum and IEL will host the Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award, featuring national education policy expert Michele Cahill.
Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award Read More »
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.
Hill Briefing Highlights State Career, College Readiness Strategies Read More »
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.
Settlement to Lift Workers with Disabilities from Sub-Minimum Wage Read More »
Today, the president signed the new Every Student Succeeds Act, the nation’s most significant federal education law, replacing the often unpopular and problematic No Child Left Behind Act.
New Every Student Succeeds Act Lifts Up Community Schools Read More »
In recognition of the opportunities provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), IEL is collecting stories from youth and adults who have been personally impacted by IDEA.
IEL Celebrates 40 Years of IDEA, Collects Stories Read More »
VIDEO: Mary Kingston Roche, public policy manager for IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools, give us the latest PolicyPulse! update on Congress’ efforts to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
PolicyPulse!: ESEA Movement in Congress Read More »
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration just released official guidance for states, local areas, and youth service providers for implementing the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth activities.
USDOL Issues Guidance on WIOA Youth Transition Read More »
On March 13, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring Christopher Cross, author of the acclaimed book Political Education: Setting the Course for State and Federal Policy, Second Edition. Cross draws on his own experience in Washington, along with research and interviews, to present a history of federal education
Prominent Author to Speak on Education Policy History & Direction Read More »
In a recent guidance letter, the U.S. Department of Laborlaid out its vision for a revitalizing and transforming the nation’s workforce system as part of the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
USDOL Rolls Out Vision for Transforming Workforce System Read More »