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Family Engagement in Education: A Nationwide Assignment

Connecting Families, Schools, & Communities /

In June, over one thousand educators, parents, community-based partners, and fellow stakeholders in education convened at the second annual National Family and Community Engagement Conference to discuss the role of family engagement in K-12 education. This idea of family involvement in schools has recently begun to receive national attention due to the overwhelmingly positive results […]

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Family Engagement in Education: A Nationwide Assignment

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In June, over one thousand educators, parents, community-based partners, and fellow stakeholders in education convened at the second annual National Family and Community Engagement Conference in Chicago to discuss the role of family engagement in K-12 education. Participation in this year’s conference doubled that of last year’s, reflecting the dramatic growth of a movement to

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Leadership Profile: Patricia Spradley

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Since 2013, Education Week has highlighted outstanding school district leaders. Its Leaders To Learn From report profiles leaders in 16 focus areas, including family and community engagement. For the third year, a member of IEL’s District Leaders Network on Family and Community Engagement was recognized as an exceptional district-level leader. This year, Education Week honored Patricia Spradley,

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From the Archives: Leadership for Student Learning

Leading Across Boundaries /

In 2000 and 2001, IEL released a four-part series entitled Leadership for Student Learning. A product of IEL’s School Leadership for the 21st Century initiative, the series raised public awareness about problems facing education leadership. The series addresses how educational leaders can be effective to lead successful students and schools. The initiative successfully brought many

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DC Youth Workforce Professionals Hone New Skills

Building Pathways to Adulthood /

The D.C. Youth Workforce Leaders Academy (YWLA), co-led by IEL’s Center for Workforce Development, is a year-long learning community that provides professional development and training to youth service professionals in the Washington, DC area. YWLA launched in 2014 with a cadre of 15 members who participated in monthly in-person sessions, online discussions and webinars, and peer

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Michigan EPFP Turns 40!

Preparing Leaders /

June 10 was a momentous day for IEL’s Education Policy Fellowship Program—our Michigan site celebrated its 40th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, both the Michigan House of Representatives and State Senate recognized the program’s history and the positive impact it has had on the state through special tributes. At a celebratory event at Michigan

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Coalition for Community Schools Awards & Advocacy Day

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The Coalition for Community Schools honored two initiatives and five schools from Baltimore, Md., Chicago, Ill., Salt Lake, Utah, and San Fernando, Calif. The Community Schools Awards for Excellence were followed by a policy briefing on Capitol Hill. The award winners and local community school leaders met with their senators and representatives to advocate for

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WIOA Transition Spells Change for Youth Workforce System

Building Pathways to Adulthood /

The U.S. Department of Labor recently released guidance for states, local areas, and youth service providers for implementing the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is replacing the Workforce Investment Act as the policy backbone of our workforce system. One of WIOA’s most significant shifts for young people is a markedly increased focus

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ESEA Reauthorization a Tough Sell in This Congress

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Many people agree that the current federal education law No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is broken, but Congress is having trouble agreeing on how to fix it. These next few months are seen as the crucial window for updating this troubled law during President Obama’s tenure. IEL and its Coalition for Community Schools are working

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School Sets Example for Success with Community Collaboration

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Every day, teachers—especially those in our poorest communities—are asked to address their students’ multiple out-of-school needs, including healthcare, social support, housing, and nutrition, while still achieving high academic success. Thankfully, many teachers no longer need to stand alone. IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools recently sat down with Menlo Park Elementary School Principal Kellie Burkhardt and

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Leadership Institute: Breathe Joy & Justice in School & Community Leadership

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IEL and East Carolina University are launching an annual summer Leadership Learning Exchange. The first Learning Exchange, Breathe Joy and Justice into School and Community Leadership, will be in Greenville, N. Car. from July 19-23. Using diverse learning platforms and rich leadership support approaches, the event will provide an intense professional learning experience for teams

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National FCE Conference June 22-24 in Chicago

Leading Across Boundaries /

IEL is convening the 2nd National Family & Community Engagement Conference—Shaping Our Future by Leading Together: Families, Schools, and Communities—in Chicago from June 22-24. The conference will lift up the work taking place across Chicago and Illinois. While honoring local and regional work, this year’s conference will examine other innovative initiatives across the country through

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From the Archive: Leadership for Student Learning

Leading Across Boundaries /

In 2000 and 2001, as part of our School Leadership for the 21st Century work, IEL released the Leadership for Student Learning series, raising awareness about crises facing education leaders. Topics included “Reinventing the Principalship,” “Redefining the Teacher as Leader,” “Recognizing the State’s Role in Education,” and “Urban School Leadership.” Although the series is now

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