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Creating solutions tailored to local systems to support new ways to learn and work.
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Developing leaders to build capacity in and for communities.
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Partnering with communities to accelerate systems change.
Systems Transformation
Leadership
Collaborate & Innovate

We cultivate racial healing and justice, disability inclusion, and economic equity in over 400 communities. We catalyze community-driven leadership across our education, health, and employment systems inspiring equitable futures for youth and families.

IEL works with leaders to eliminate systemic barriers in education and workforce development.

Prepare

Prepare

We prepare leaders of all ages, stages, and contexts who can work effectively across sectors. IEL leaders are champions of equity in their communities, states, and the nation.

Support

Support

We implement improved and inclusive decision-making processes, systems, and practices that ensure that all voices—particularly those of marginalized groups—are elevated and heard.

Mobilize

Mobilize

We disrupt the status quo by boldly identifying and mobilizing leaders to foster equity and address injustices and systems that perpetuate discrimination.
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Because of [IEL’s] Project I4, our students are being educated by like-minded educators who are committed to equity for all, 100% of the time.

Jennifer, North Carolina

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2021 National Conference

Explore materials and videos from the 2021 National Family and Community Engagement Conference to focus on solutions that enhance and expand engagement through family-school-community partnerships.

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FAQs Using American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Full-Service Community Schools & Related Strategies

The U.S. Department of Education released these FAQ to inform state and local efforts in effectively using American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds to support evidence-based, full-service community schools and related approaches.

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Apply to be a Fellow

Apply today to participate in the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP), a professional development program for emerging and mid-level leaders. To apply, find the EPFP site nearest you.

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