IEL’s president Johan E. Uvin published an article in the Council on Adult Basic Education Journal’s recent special edition, Featuring Career Pathways. The article, titled “Are We on the Brink of Something Big?: Reflections on the Current and Future State of Career Pathways Policy and Practice,” focuses on taking “on the next level of policy and practice challenges […]
Are We on the Brink of Something Big in Career Pathways? Read More »
The 2018 Meade Fellow Lance Huffman shares his thoughts on the future of teacher unions following the recent Supreme court decision in the labor law case, Janus v. America Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.
Can Teacher Unions Reinvent Themselves Post-Janus? Read More »
Since November 2016, there has been heightened national interest in and action on the education and economic issues inhibiting prosperity in rural places.
A Playbook for Promoting Prosperity in Rural Places Read More »
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
Hands without Guns: A Statement by Johan Uvin Against Gun Violence Read More »
What School Leaders Need to Know, a new policy brief just issued by IEL, provides important information about the changing legal landscape affecting the preparation of youth with disabilities for work.
What School Leaders Can Do to Prepare Youth with Disabilities for Work Read More »
Dissolving DACA goes against American values of fairness and opportunity. Thousands of people chose to courageously to step forward and enroll in this program so they could work, go to school, and contribute to our society.
Dissolving DACA Makes No Sense Economically & Socially Read More »
Budgets reflect values and priorities.The Administration’s proposed budget cuts services that help families get ahead in the economy and participate in democracy.
Proposed Budget Devalues Children, Youth, Families & Communities Read More »
President Trump’s proposed budget for FY 2018 eliminates or severely cuts many programs that support youth, families, and communities.
Implications of Proposed FY18 Budget Read More »
IEL expresses deep concern about the impact President Trump’s proposed FY 2018 budget would have on the young people, families, and communities supported by IEL’s work.
Now is the Time to Continue to Invest in our Young People 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 »