June 29, 2023 The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is deeply concerned about the recent decision by the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in college admissions. This ruling undermines decades of progress in promoting equal educational opportunities and will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing disparities faced by Black learners and other historically disenfranchised minority

Policy by the People Agenda  Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month  U.S. Department of Education announces $95 million in awards to support student wellness and mental health:  On May 15th, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it awarded over $95 million across 35 states to continue supporting

May 3rd & 4th, 2023 | Site Visit – San Francisco Beacon Initiative (SFBI) IEL staff went on their first site visit in partnership with SFBI. RAMP is implemented by George Washington High School. On this site-visit the team learned how the program is integrated within the school system including school staff as mentors (outside

Since the start of the new legislative session in January, 17 states and the District of Columbia have introduced a total of 45 bills in support of Full-Service Community Schools. These bills, including a number with bipartisan support, will expand access to funding through the establishment of grants or appropriate funds to implement Full-Service Community

Policy by the People Agenda  Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month  Secretary Cardona Testifies before House Appropriations LHHSEd Subcommittee: On April 18th, Secretary Cardon provided testimony on President Biden’s $90 billion budget request for the U.S. Department of Education in FY24, a $10.8 billion dollar

Policy by the People Agenda Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month U.S. Department of Education Proposes Changes to Title IX Regulations for Student Athletes: On April 6th, the U.S. Department of Education released a notice of rulemaking on athletic eligibility under Title IX for transgender

Policy by the People Agenda  Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month  Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request: On March 9th, President Biden released his budget for Fiscal Year 2024, including $90 billion for the Department of Education.  The President’s budget includes $368 million for Full-Service Community

President Biden released his fiscal year 2024 budget request last week, outlining the Administration’s plan for overcoming the inequities brought to light by the pandemic and exacerbated by historic inflation and economic uncertainty. IEL celebrates this proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 as it makes critical investments in programmatic support for children, families, and communities. 

March is Women’s History Month, and the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) joins other organizations in recognizing and celebrating of the vital role of women in American history.  At our organization, we are proud to have a staff comprised of 75% women! Each person on our team plays an important role in the work that

Policy by the People Agenda  Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month  State of the Union: On February 7th, President Biden shared his agenda for the next year during the State of the Union address. During his speech, the President highlighted several policy priorities, including job

Policy by the People Agenda Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month Congress Passes Fiscal Year 2023 Budget: On December 22nd, Congress passed the FY 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, including $209.9 billion in discretionary spending for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. Congress approved $150