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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What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over November and what’s in store for the month of December. The 2024 Presidential and Congressional Election Results: The next President of the United States will be former President
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November 6, 2024 Dear IEL Community: Now that the 2024 Presidential Election has come to a close, we look toward the future and will continue to pursue excellence in educational opportunity and equity in the new Trump Administration. We anticipate the following policy priorities over the next four years: President-Elect Trump’s vision for education is
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What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks Welcome to Fall! Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over September and what’s in store for the month of October. Appropriations: On September 25th, the House and Senate approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) to avoid
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What’s Happening in Washington A summary of recent federal policy actions and a look ahead to the coming weeks It’s back to school for students and teachers and back to work for members of Congress after taking their August Recess. Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy over the summer and what’s in store
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July 16, 2024 (Washington D.C.) This week, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) remembers one of its Emeritus Board Directors, Bert Berkley, who passed away this week at the age of 101. A longtime civic leader, Bert came to IEL after collaborating with former IEL President Marty Blank as part of a “kitchen cabinet” working
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June 14, 2024 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is thrilled to celebrate another successful National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, hosted this year in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center, May 29-31. Each year, this national, interdisciplinary conference is filled with high-quality professional development experiences, uniting individuals from across the
March 12, 2024 President Biden released his fiscal year 2025 budget request yesterday, outlining the Administration’s plan for critical investments in public education to support post-pandemic recovery and overcome inequities increasingly exacerbated by historic inflation and systematic underfunding of marginalized communities. IEL celebrates this proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 as it seeks to expand
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Policy by the People Agenda Summary of federal policy action this past month and a look-ahead to the next few weeks/month Congress Passes Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown: On January 18th, Congress passed a short-term spending bill to keep the government operating until early March. The bill, signed by President Biden, pushes the deadline
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By Eddie Koen, President of the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) As we come together on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., venerated as the focal point of the civil rights movement, it is a time not only to reflect on the profound legacy of Dr. King but also to envision a future where
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