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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Fellows for Fall 2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP)TM: Community Schools Cohort 

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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Fellows for Fall 2026 Education Policy Fellowship ProgramTM(EPFP): Community Schools Cohort September 9, 2026 (Washington, DC) – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is proud to announce the 2026 National cohort of Fellows for its Fall Education Policy Fellowship Program TM (EPFP): Community Schools, designed to build the capacity of Community Schools

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August 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 happened in federal education policy in the month of August, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress  Congress Returns from August Recess: Prior to breaking for August Recess, the Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to continue to fund the

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Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Fellows for Spring 2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) 

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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

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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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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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February Federal Policy Update

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The latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy 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 February, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Department of Education: The Senate confirmation hearing of

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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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End-of-Year Message from Eddie Koen, IEL President

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As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on another year of progress, resilience, and impact at the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL). Together, we have continued to champion equitable education systems and uplift youth, families, and communities nationwide. Your support has been integral to our mission. I’m excited to share highlights from the past

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IEL Remembers Longtime Partner and Congressional Policy Expert Judy Schneider

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June 28, 2024 (Washington D.C.)  This week, the Institute for Educational Leadership joined many groups connected to Capitol Hill in sharing our sadness at the passing of one of our longtime partners Judy Schneider. Judy served many years as a congressional consultant to members of Congress, committees and staff, and to federal government fellowships and

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