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Institute for Educational Leadership 119th Congress Federal Policy Agenda

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The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) changes systems through people and believes in a society in which shared leadership effectively uses all available resources for the betterment of their communities. The following policy principles guide our policy agenda: The three overarching areas for IEL’s 119th Congress Federal Policy Agenda are: Increase Funding for Key Programs […]

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IEL Launches National Action Commission to Improve Schools Through Community Power

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May 13, 2025, Washington, DC – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) announces the launch of a National Action Commission, a new national collaborative designed to improve schools and communities by lifting up hyperlocal solutions and building systemic change, such as place-based, Community Schools, and whole-child strategies. IEL is uniquely positioned to lead the Commission

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April 2025 Policy by the People Federal Update

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What’s Happening in Washington    *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy for the month of April, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Congress:   The Season of Appropriations: The U.S. House and Senate are now working to reconcile differences

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IEL Chief Programs Officer Kwesi Rollins Honored with Parent Teacher Home Visits’ Jocelyn Graves Award

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Washington, DC – April 23, 2025 IEL congratulates our own Chief Programs Officer Kwesi Rollins for being the recipient of this year’s Jocelyn Graves Award from our partners at Parent Teacher Home Visits (PTHV). We are thrilled that our longest-serving staff member has been recognized for his decades of work in support of family and

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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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Doubling Down on What Works: Community Schools and Family Engagement Can Unify Our Divided Education Landscape 

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By Eddie Koen, IEL President After each transfer of power in our country, it’s easy to focus on the political divides that dominate headlines – especially today. But beyond the partisan battles lies a quieter, more profound truth: the future of our communities isn’t shaped in Washington or state capitals—it’s shaped in our neighborhoods, schools,

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End-of-Year Message from Eddie Koen, IEL President

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As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a remarkable year of progress, resilience, and impact at the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL). Together, we’ve continued to champion better education systems and uplift youth, families, and communities across the nation. Your support has been integral to advancing our mission, and I am excited to

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A Renewed Call to Abolish the U.S. Department of Education and Its Implications

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Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) has introduced a seven-page senate bill S. 5384, “A Bill To Abolish the Department of Education, and for Other Purposes,” cited also as “Returning Education to Our States Act.” The bill was referred on November 21st to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). Although the bill is unlikely

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Youth Transition Reports: Five Years of Data

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IEL Youth Transition Reports: Outcomes for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities (2023) About the Annual Youth Transition ReportThe 2023 Youth Transition Report underscores the persistent and pernicious gap between youth and young adults with disabilities and those without disabilities on measures of success in education, employment, opportunity, and poverty. While data and reports exist

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