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Institute for Educational Leadership and Backrs Announce New Technology Partnership Focused on Coaching and Student Supports 

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May 11, 2026: The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) and Backrs are thrilled to jointly introduce to their networks a new partnership that will combine IEL’s national network and leadership footprint with the scalable postsecondary and career support models provided by Backrs to strengthen the impact of Community Schools, Districts, and Nonprofit partners.  School leaders are being asked to deliver stronger postsecondary and career outcomes under increasing constraints including unsustainable advising ratios, counselor […]

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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Leadership Transition, Celebrates President Eddie Koen’s Tenure, and Appoints Kwesi Rollins as Interim President

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IEL remains committed to our values and work to partner, innovate, and lead to advance opportunities for all children, youth, and families. Washington, DC – 4/24/26 – The Board of Directors of the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) announced today that President and CEO Eddie Koen will be departing IEL in May to pursue a

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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Fellows for Spring 2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) 

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February 12, 2026 (Washington, DC) – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is proud to announce the Fellows of its spring 2026 Education Policy Fellowship ProgramTM (EPFP) , designed to build the capacity of education and community leaders to drive change in their local context through policy and advocacy.  EPFP is IEL’s longest-running program, founded

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IEL Celebrates Passing of FY26 Federal Spending Package That Includes Funding for Key Education Programs

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On February 3, 2026, Congress passed its spending package that will fund the vast majority of the federal government through September 30th of this year, ending a partial government shutdown. IEL celebrates several funding victories for federal programs in this Omnibus appropriations bill that align with our Policy by the People Congressional agenda to advance

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IEL/Coalition for Community Schools Statement: The Future of the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Must Be Protected

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January 12, 2026 As Congress considers the nation’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, it is essential that they invest in children, youth, and families by funding the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant Program at $135 million. Community Schools are a proven strategy for success in thousands of schools across the country. Impact spans both academic and

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U.S. Department of Education Programs Moving to Other Agencies

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In a move that pushes President Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education closer to fruition, several large grant programs will be shifting from the ED to other federal agencies. ED has signed six agreements to move billions of grant funds outside of the agency. According to the agreements, the Department of Labor

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Amid Shutdown, Hundreds of U.S. Department of Education Staff Receive Reduction in Force Notices, Nearly Gutting Two Key Areas

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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

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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

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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Board Leadership Transitions

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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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IEL Honors Legacy of EPFP Alumni Maurice R. Sykes

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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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