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Gathering for Change: How IEL and California Partners Are Shaping the Future of Young People and Community Schools

In California, the movement for Community Schools has been taking shape for decades across universities, school districts, nonprofits, workforce organizations, and city agencies through partnerships grounded in relationships, sustainability, and a shared belief that young people deserve more than fragmented systems. In recent years, momentum for Community Schools has only increased, as the strategy provides […]

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May Policy by the People Federal Update

What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what’s happened in federal education policy in the month of May, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress The House Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing the Department of Education FY2027 budget, which is included in the

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April Policy by the People Federal Update

What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what’s happened in federal education policy in the month of April, and what lies ahead. The White House  The Office of Management and Budget Releases 2027 Budget Proposal:  On April 3, the White House released its fiscal

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IEL Announces New Partnership with the Alliance for Youth Thriving, Becomes Publisher of Youth Today

The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is thrilled to announce that it is the new publisher of Youth Today and is now the fiscal sponsor of the Alliance for Youth Thriving as part of deeper partnership with Karen Pittman and Merita Irby, thought leaders in youth development and education who are joining IEL as senior

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The President’s FY27 Budget Request Consolidates and Cuts Needed Education Programs 

April 3, 2026 (Washington, D.C)  – On Friday, President Trump released his Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, asking Congress to fund the U.S. Department of Education at $76.5 billion dollars, a 2.9% decrease in spending from the enacted level in fiscal year 2026.  The President’s budget reflects the priorities of his administration by increasing funding for programs that support school choice and

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March Policy by the People Federal Update

What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what’s happened in federal education policy in the month of March, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress FY27 Budget Begins: The FY27 federal appropriations process is in the beginning stages. The President’s FY27

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February Policy by the People Federal Update

What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what happened in federal education policy in the month of February, and what lies ahead. The White House The President gives the State of the Union: On February 24th, the President addressed Congress during

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January Policy by the People Federal Update

  What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy in the month of January, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress Appropriations Nears End: The House passed a series of minibuses, or spending packages, on

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December Policy by the People Federal Update

What’s Happening in Washington    *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy in the month of December, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Congress Appropriations Continues: The Appropriations process continues. As three appropriations bills (the Legislative Branch, Agriculture, and

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November Policy by the People Federal Update

What’s Happening in Washington    *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy in the month of November, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Congress   The Federal Government Reopens: On November 12th, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen

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