As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a remarkable year of progress, resilience, and impact at the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL). Together, we’ve continued to champion better education systems and uplift youth, families, and communities across the nation. Your support has been integral to advancing our mission, and I am excited to […]
End-of-Year Message from Eddie Koen, IEL President Read More »
What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over November and December, and what’s in store as we wrap up the year. Closing Out the 118th Congress & Government Funding: The current government funding ends later this
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Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) has introduced a seven-page senate bill S. 5384, “A Bill To Abolish the Department of Education, and for Other Purposes,” cited also as “Returning Education to Our States Act.” The bill was referred on November 21st to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). Although the bill is unlikely
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What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over November and what’s in store for the month of December. The 2024 Presidential and Congressional Election Results: The next President of the United States will be former President
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IEL Youth Transition Reports: Outcomes for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities (2023) About the Annual Youth Transition ReportThe 2023 Youth Transition Report underscores the persistent and pernicious gap between youth and young adults with disabilities and those without disabilities on measures of success in education, employment, opportunity, and poverty. While data and reports exist
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Data Tools to Support Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities Since 2019, the Institute for Educational Leadership has authored a Youth Transition Report to underscore the persistent and pernicious gaps between youth and young adults with disabilities and those without disabilities on measures of success in education, employment, opportunity, and poverty. While data and reports exist for
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November 6, 2024 Dear IEL Community: Now that the 2024 Presidential Election has come to a close, we look toward the future and will continue to pursue excellence in educational opportunity and equity in the new Trump Administration. We anticipate the following policy priorities over the next four years: President-Elect Trump’s vision for education is
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What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks Welcome to Fall! Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over September and what’s in store for the month of October. Appropriations: On September 25th, the House and Senate approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) to avoid
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What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks It’s back to school for students and teachers and back to work for members of Congress after taking their August Recess. Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over the summer and what’s in store
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Policy by the People Agenda Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month Events Resources IEL Policy Highlights:
May and June 2024 IEL Federal Policy Update Read More »