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IEL says “See you later – not goodbye” to Tauheedah Jackson, Director of Place-Based Strategy and Community School Initiatives, as she transitions to New Role

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The IEL team congratulates Tauheedah Jackson, our Director of Place-Based Strategy and Community School Initiatives, as she begins her transition to a new role at Harvard’s EdRedesign Lab as the Inaugural Director of its Institute for Success Planning. We are forever grateful for all Tauheedah has done for our organization during her time at IEL, […]

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IEL Statement on Latest Slaughter of School Children in Texas Shooting

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Massacre is the deadliest elementary school shooting since Sandy Hook in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012 May 24th, 2022 Today we all mourn the devastating loss of 19 children and two adults that were killed at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Our work at the The Institute for Educational Leadership centers on children and the

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IEL Doubles Down on a Place-Based Strategy to Promote Racial, Disability Inclusion, and Education and Economic Equity

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Welcome IEL’s four new Regional Deputy Directors Four Regional Deputy Directors join the IEL team to support our organization’s place-based strategy work, which strengthens our Coalition for Community Schools’ efforts to scale Community Schools in the Midwest, South, Northeast, and Western regions of the country. Building on IEL’s trusting relationships and core practices of leadership

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IEL Statement on Brown Jackson confirmation

IEL Lauds the Historic Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court

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Written by Mary Kingston RocheThursday, April 7th, 2022 The Institute for Educational Leadership celebrates the confirmation of Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court following the Senate’s affirmative vote today. Hon. Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated and appointed to serve as a Supreme Court Justice in our

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IEL AMONG 40 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AWARDED BY NBA FOUNDATION

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NBA Foundation Grant Supports RAMP Programming in Collaboration with Community Schools in Seven NBA Markets WASHINGTON D.C. – April 6, 2022 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is among 40 organizations to receive funding from the NBA Foundation to create employment opportunities, further career advancement, and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth throughout

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IEL Celebrates Increases for Key Federal Programs in the Recently Passed Omnibus; Supports the President’s Budget Request for FY 2023

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March 30, 2022 In the recently passed omnibus appropriations bill that funds the federal government through September 30 of this year, IEL celebrates key historic increases for federal programs aligned with our Policy by the People agenda to advance equity and opportunity in education and workforce development. Specifically, we applaud the $45 million increase for

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MacKenzie Scott Donates $6 Million to Institute for Educational Leadership

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MacKenzie Scott Donates $6 Million to Institute for Educational Leadership Largest Gift in IEL’s History Part of $3 Billion Given by Philanthropist to 465 Nonprofits  (Washington, D.C., March 24) The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is thrilled to announce that it has been gifted $6 million in unrestricted funds by Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, part of

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IEL Appoints Eddie Koen as President

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“We are so excited to bring on such a dynamic and visionary president with experience as a funder and community nonprofit leader to advance the work of our organization. Eddie has worked successfully to close gaps in access and achievement in education and workforce development across the country. He understands the sensitivity and the urgency of our work to catalyze community-driven leadership and inspire equitable futures for youth and families,”

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Build Back Better Legislation Passes in the House, Bringing Support for People with Disabilities, Communities, Children and Youth, and More

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The Build Back Better legislation can improve the lives many different groups and communities, including through support of individuals with disabilities of all ages and their families to complete their education, enter and succeed in postsecondary education, find competitive wage jobs, sustain careers, and receive appropriate levels of healthcare and services. Highlights of the Bill

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Family Engagement can Help Increase Vaccine Access and Equity

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Keeping our kids safe and healthy, and in turn protecting our communities, should be our priority. As an organization with a platform and a wide network of leaders, we have a responsibility to mobilize our communities to take action and continue to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the fresh recommendation by the Centers

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