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U.S. Representative Chu and Senator Van Hollen Introduce Coordinators Appreciation Week Resolution

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September 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) introduced a resolution in both chambers of Congress, recognizing September 14-20th 2025, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week. Community Schools are public schools that provide integrated student support, including well-designed and expanded learning opportunities informed by […]

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August 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 in the month of August, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Congress   The End of August Recess and the Race to Pass FY26 Education Funding: On July

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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Fellows for Inaugural Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP)TM: Community Schools Cohort  August 20, 2025 (Washington, DC) – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is proud to announce the Fellows of its inaugural  Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) TM: Community Schools Cohort, designed to build the capacity of Community Schools leaders

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Advocacy Efforts Pay Off: FY26 Funding Proposal for Full-Service Community Schools Grows from $0 to $135M

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On July 31st, the Senate released and marked up its version of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill (Labor-H) for fiscal year 2026. Total discretionary funding for the Department of Education is set at approximately $79 billion, significantly higher than the White House’s proposed $66.7 billion, preserving critical funding for

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June 2025 Policy by the People Federal Update

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*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 June, and what lies ahead.  The White House   The President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget: On May 30th, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released

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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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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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January Federal Policy Update

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What’s Happening in Washington The latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. The 119th Congress: Congress is officially in session. In the U.S. Senate, the new Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (H.E.L.P.) Committee Chair is Senator Bill

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