What’s Happening in Washington The latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. The 119th Congress: Congress is officially in session. In the U.S. Senate, the new Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (H.E.L.P.) Committee Chair is Senator Bill […]
January Federal Policy Update Read More »
This year marked a new level of engagement for IEL at the centennial meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). AERA’s theme was “Public Scholarship to Educate Diverse Democracies.” IEL hosted a pre-conference workshop about what it means to be community scholars and use activist scholarship and an AERA presidential site visit that gave
IEL Has Strong Presence at AERA’s Centennial Meeting Read More »
The American Educational Research Association awarded IEL board member John Merrow its first-ever Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award.
IEL Board Member John Merrow Wins Prestigious AERA Award Read More »
On October 30, the American Educational Research Association and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring Brenda J. Turnbull and Lynda Tredway in a session on preparing and supporting school principals.
Leading Experts to Discuss Preparing, Supporting Principals Read More »
Three IEL staff are featured at the American Educational Research Association 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Ill.
3 IEL Staff Featured at AERA Annual Meeting 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 »
On February 13, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring distinguished sociology scholar, Dr. Karl Alexander, as he discusses his new book.
Renowned Child Poverty Researcher to Speak at AERA/IEL Forum Read More »
On December 19, the American Educational Research Association and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon on “Doing the Right Thing for Children: Eight Qualities of Leadership.”
AERA, IEL to Co-Sponsor Early Childhood Leadership Policy Forum Read More »