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The Institute for Educational Leadership Hosts 2023 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference To Advance Equitable Education, Partnering with the School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Office of Children and Families to Showcase Local Exemplary Practices

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA – June 1, 2023 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is excited to announce the 2023 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, hosted in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Office of Children and Families.  Over 4,000 participants will gather at the Philadelphia Marriott …

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IEL Launches 118th Congress Policy by the People Agenda 

WASHINGTON- Today, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) released its 118th Congress Policy by the People Agenda, outlining specific federal policy priorities IEL will advocate for in the next two years to improve well-being and increase opportunity for children, families, and communities.   IEL’s policy agenda promotes specific federal programs and legislation across three key areas:  …

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Institute for Educational Leadership 118th Congress Federal Policy Agenda 

The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is dedicated to the vision of a society that uses all of its resources effectively to provide an equal opportunity for all children and youth to learn, develop, and become active participants of our democracy. IEL’s mission is to partner with under-resourced communities to equip leaders to better prepare …

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Reaching New Heights with the Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program

May 3rd & 4th, 2023 | Site Visit – San Francisco Beacon Initiative (SFBI) IEL staff went on their first site visit in partnership with SFBI. RAMP is implemented by George Washington High School. On this site-visit the team learned how the program is integrated within the school system including school staff as mentors (outside …

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Inaugural IEL Youth Education Policy Fellowship Cohorts Graduate, Present Policy Projects

The first ever Youth Education Policy Fellowship, led by the Institute for Educational Leadership’s Immigrant and Refugee Youth Leadership Coordinator Sabrina Sheikh, was created to strengthen engagement, and increase advocacy capacity for youth connected to Community Schools. On May 7th, IEL and the Coalition for Community Schools celebrated the hard work that these inaugural students have …

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States Look to Expand Full-Service Community Schools in 2023 

Since the start of the new legislative session in January, 17 states and the District of Columbia have introduced a total of 45 bills in support of Full-Service Community Schools. These bills, including a number with bipartisan support, will expand access to funding through the establishment of grants or appropriate funds to implement Full-Service Community …

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IEL Celebrates Critical Investments in Children, Families in the President’s FY24 Budget Proposal 

President Biden released his fiscal year 2024 budget request last week, outlining the Administration’s plan for overcoming the inequities brought to light by the pandemic and exacerbated by historic inflation and economic uncertainty. IEL celebrates this proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 as it makes critical investments in programmatic support for children, families, and communities.  …

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IEL Statement on Passing of Disability Rights Activist Judy Heumann

The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is saddened by the recent passing of Judith “Judy” Heumann, an icon in the disability inclusion movement, and longtime friend and mentor of IEL. Although we mourn this great loss, Judy’s vast legacy of disability rights advocacy will forever have an impact on people living with disabilities, including children …

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The Coalition for Community Schools Celebrates 42 Full-Service Community Schools Grants Being Awarded

On behalf of the Coalition for Community Schools, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) applauds the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement that it has awarded a diverse group of 42 new Full-Service Community School grantees. The Department of Education launched its latest Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant Competition in Summer 2022, and the Coalition …

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IEL Applauds Reintroduction of DIPLOMA Act to Support Community Schools

We are grateful to Representative Judy Chu and Senator Cory Booker for introducing the latest iteration of the DIPLOMA act yesterday. IEL’s Policy team was an integral part of updating the bill, and worked with Hill staff to get it reintroduced. Read the full press release from Congresswoman Chu’s office below: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December …

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IEL Appoints Michael Sims, Vice President of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at Scholastic, to Board of Directors

IEL is pleased to announce that Michael ‘Mike’ Sims has joined IEL’s Board of Directors. Mike is an accomplished financial professional, whose career has spanned over 18 years in accounting and finance. Half of his career has been dedicated to fulfilling the mission and financial stewardship of Scholastic, Inc., the beloved children’s publishing company.  For the …

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

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

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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