October 11, 2025 On Friday afternoon, the Trump Administration announced via the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that a widespread “reduction in force” (RIF) of federal employees was under way, impacting the U.S. Department of Education (ED), among other agencies. The Administration warned earlier this month that it would start implementing a RIF amid […]
Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Fellows for Inaugural Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP)TM: Community Schools Cohort August 20, 2025 (Washington, DC) – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is proud to announce the Fellows of its inaugural Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) TM: Community Schools Cohort, designed to build the capacity of Community Schools leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – June 30, 2025 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is excited to welcome Michael Sims as our new Chair of the Board of Directors and Tauheedah Jackson as the new Vice Chair. Michael Sims, a seasoned executive and advocate for education-focused leadership, will now serve as IEL’s new
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April 4, 2025 (Washington D.C.) – This week, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) remembers one of our Washington, D.C. EPFP Alumni, Maurice R. Sykes, who passed away earlier this week. Maurice dedicated much of his life to early childhood education, not just in our Nation’s Capital but across the country. As noted in his
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April 2, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) — The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is honored to share that Dr. Jane Quinn, an esteemed social and youth worker with over five decades of experience, has joined IEL as a Senior Fellow to support our work with Full-Service Community Schools grantees. Jane will work with IEL’s regional director,
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March 31, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) — The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is honored to share that Dr. Bernadine Futrell, a fierce community champion and education advocate, has joined IEL as a Senior Fellow to support our work in helping IEL scale solutions that address essential questions to drive systemic change. Most recently serving in
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February 26, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) — The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is excited to share the appointments of Dr. Keenan King and Reverend Vanessa Oliver Ward to our Board of Directors. Keenan’s direct connection to schools and districts and his support of the Community Schools strategy make him a crucial addition to our Board,
IEL will invest in the expansion of the Right Turn Career-Focused Transition Initiative to provide jobs, education and training, mentorship, leadership development and supportive services WASHINGTON D.C. – July 2, 2024 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is honored to be one of 14 organizations to receive a Growth Opportunities grant from the U.S.
July 16, 2024 (Washington D.C.) This week, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) remembers one of its Emeritus Board Directors, Bert Berkley, who passed away this week at the age of 101. A longtime civic leader, Bert came to IEL after collaborating with former IEL President Marty Blank as part of a “kitchen cabinet” working
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June 28, 2024 (Washington D.C.) This week, the Institute for Educational Leadership joined many groups connected to Capitol Hill in sharing our sadness at the passing of one of our longtime partners Judy Schneider. Judy served many years as a congressional consultant to members of Congress, committees and staff, and to federal government fellowships and
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