Keeping our kids safe and healthy, and in turn protecting our communities, should be our priority. As an organization with a platform and a wide network of leaders, we have a responsibility to mobilize our communities to take action and continue to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the fresh recommendation by the Centers […]
Family Engagement can Help Increase Vaccine Access and Equity Read More »
Panelists shared strategies on using data, building targeted teams, and more to curb chronic absenteeism in the return to full in-person learning.
Creating Positive Relationships is a Key Part of Increasing Attendance Read More »
The 2024 Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference will be in Atlanta, Georgia, May 29-31! The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is proud to host the 2024 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference in Atlanta! This national conference brings together people from across the country who believe all children deserve a safe place to
2024 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference (CSxFE) Read More »
According to a recent report by the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation and the Aspen Institute’s Manufacturing and Society in the 21st Century program, manufacturing is still the greatest wealth-creating tool in the United States.
Manufacturing Matters in Appalachia 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 »
The Department of Justice awarded IEL $3 million to continue and expand the Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program, its career-focused mentoring model for youth with disabilities involved or at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system.
IEL Receives $3M to Expand Mentoring Model Read More »
The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released two new briefs to improve youth financial capability. One brief focuses on what families can do and the other brief is targeted directly to young people.
New Resources Help Youth Build Financial Skills Read More »
The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released “By Youth, For Youth: Employment,” a youth-driven, youth-friendly employment guide
Youth Give Sound Employment Advice to Other Youth Read More »
IEL announced the selection of four sites across the country to be included in the second cohort for its Right Turn Career-Focused Transition Initiative for youth in the juvenile justice system.
IEL Expands Wraparound Juvenile Justice Work in 4 New Communities Read More »
Today, IEL launched the second year of the DC Youth Workforce Leaders Academy (YWLA) in collaboration with the Greater Washington Workforce Development Collaborative and the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates.
IEL Launches Year 2 of DC Youth Workforce Leaders Academy Read More »