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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, […]

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

Washington, D.C. — November 27, 2023 — The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gregory Hatcher to our Board of Directors. Gregory brings a wealth of experience fostering partnerships and collaboration, and a strong commitment to educational equity, making him an invaluable addition to our Board. Gregory Hatcher serves

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacy Holland as the Institute for Educational Leadership’s (IEL) new Board Chair. Dr. Holland is the Executive Director at Elevate 215, a nonprofit that serves as a catalyst for advancing educational outcomes in Philadelphia. Their vision is for Philadelphia schools to be designed as vivid and

June 29, 2023 The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is deeply concerned about the recent decision by the Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action in college admissions. This ruling undermines decades of progress in promoting equal educational opportunities and will undoubtedly exacerbate the existing disparities faced by Black learners and other historically disenfranchised minority

IEL is pleased to announce that Tauheedah Jackson, former IEL Director of Place-Based Strategy and Community School Initiatives and current Inaugural Director of The EdRedesign Lab’s Institute for Success Planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, has joined IEL’s Board of Directors. Tauheedah partners with local communities and nationwide networks, intermediaries, and other organizations

Policy by the People Agenda  Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month  U.S. Department of Education announces $95 million in awards to support student wellness and mental health:  On May 15th, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it awarded over $95 million across 35 states to continue supporting