Introduction: Bridging Gaps in the Epicenter of Change In Georgia, a state rooted in the legacy of civil rights, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is making significant strides in closing the gaps that have long separated communities. More than just connecting people, IEL’s work is about healing long-standing divisions and fostering real unity across […]
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Our History Since 1964, IEL has helped bring leaders together to address the needs of children, youth, adults, and families. IEL’s networks, programs, and services have helped define national and state policies in education and workforce development, enabled leaders to build collaborative strategies that get results, and assisted practitioners to implement quality practices, leading to
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Our Services Leadership plays a vital role in uniting the varied knowledge, skills, and talents within local communities to promote equity. At IEL, we work hand in hand with communities, teaming up with local organizations to bolster local leadership at all levels, driving positive change through education and interconnected systems. To do this, we build
By Eddie Koen, President of the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) As we come together on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., venerated as the focal point of the civil rights movement, it is a time not only to reflect on the profound legacy of Dr. King but also to envision a future where
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Pictured above: Youth and adults from IEL’s Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) pose in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial during the 2023 RAMP Annual Meeting. 33 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This legislation enabled people that were, and still are, categorically discriminated against,
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The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is saddened by the recent passing of Judith “Judy” Heumann, an icon in the disability inclusion movement, and longtime friend and mentor of IEL. Although we mourn this great loss, Judy’s vast legacy of disability rights advocacy will forever have an impact on people living with disabilities, including children
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A Practical Guide to Advance Community School Strategies for Youth Voice and Leadership About the Guide ©2024 INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, INC. All RIGHTS RESERVED. Adaptation, replication, reproduction, and/or modifications of this Framework requires prior written approval from the Institute for Educational Leadership. Examine the voice, engagement, and leadership of youth in Community Schools! This guide serves to
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President – Position Specification Position President Company Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) Location Washington, DC Reporting Relationship Board of Directors Website https://www.iel.org THE ORGANIZATION The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) has a deep 57-year history of partnering with and preparing leaders to advocate for justice by building relationships with communities across the United States.
Since 1964, IEL has championed the need for leaders at all levels to shake off their institutional constraints and work together to address the needs of children, youth, and families. IEL’s programs have helped define national and state policies in education and workforce development, enabled leaders to build collaborative strategies that get results, and assisted
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