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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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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Jane Quinn as Senior Fellow

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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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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Dr. Bernadine Futrell as Senior Fellow

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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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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces New Board Members: Dr. Keenan King of Kent School Services Network and Reverend Vanessa Oliver Ward of Omega Community Development Corporation

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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,

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New Grant Award!

IEL Awarded $5.1 Million DOL-ETA Growth Opportunities Grant to Transform Lives of Youth in Communities Affected by Violence and Poverty 

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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.

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IEL Honors Legacy of Board Director Emeritus Bert Berkley

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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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IEL Remembers Longtime Partner and Congressional Policy Expert Judy Schneider

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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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community school coordinator, Ms. Latimer with the other school community coordinators from @PSC_Maryland

Institute For Educational Leadership Hosts Largest Ever National Community Schools And Family Engagement Conference in Atlanta

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June 14, 2024 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is thrilled to celebrate another successful National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, hosted this year in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center, May 29-31. Each year, this national, interdisciplinary conference is filled with high-quality professional development experiences, uniting individuals from across the

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IEL Included in Next Round of NBA Foundation Grants for Non-Profit Organizations

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NBA Foundation Grant Supports RAMP Programming in Five NBA Markets WASHINGTON D.C. – March 1, 2024 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) has again been included as one of the nonprofit organizations to receive funding from the NBA Foundation to create employment opportunities, further career advancement, and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth

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