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 happened in federal education policy in the month of July, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress The Rush Before August Recess: The U.S. House of Representatives left Washington on July 23 for […]
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By Nikkie Baum, CSxFE Volunteer/Attendee; Community School Impact Coordinator, Marie Hughes Community Schools (Albuquerque, NM) The forecast started off cloudy but the smiles inside the Long Beach Convention Center were shining brightly as attendees joined the start of the 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference during the last week of May. Powered by
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The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is thrilled to announce that it is the new publisher of Youth Today and is now the fiscal sponsor of the Alliance for Youth Thriving as part of deeper partnership with Karen Pittman and Merita Irby, thought leaders in youth development and education who are joining IEL as senior
April 3, 2026 (Washington, D.C) – On Friday, President Trump released his Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, asking Congress to fund the U.S. Department of Education at $76.5 billion dollars, a 2.9% decrease in spending from the enacted level in fiscal year 2026. The President’s budget reflects the priorities of his administration by increasing funding for programs that support school choice and
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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
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 in the month of October, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress The Federal Government Shutdown: After Congress failed to pass the 12 full-year appropriations bills or
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Reposted from Clear Impact [Rockville, MD] — September 9, 2025: Clear Impact and Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) are thrilled to jointly introduce to their networks “Partnering for Child and Family Peak Results: An Initiative of IEL and Clear Impact”. Schools are hubs of opportunity that provide essential academic, health, and social services to students
pictured above from left to right: Anibal Solar Jr., Superintendent Yonkers Public Schools; Jim Quigley, CEO emeritus of Deloitte Global: CEO of School Leadership Alliance; Anne Brown, President & CEO, Cook Center for Human Connection; Adele Winter, School and Community Advocacy Director; Eddie Koen, President, Institute for Educational Leadership; Adrienne Cole Johnson, Chief of Family
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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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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