October 11, 2025 On Friday afternoon, the Trump Administration announced via the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that a widespread “reduction in force” (RIF) of federal employees was under way, impacting the U.S. Department of Education (ED), among other agencies. The Administration warned earlier this month that it would start implementing a RIF amid […] The post Amid Shutdown, Hundreds of U.S. Department of Education Staff Receive Reduction in Force Notices, Nearly Gutting Two K...| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 September, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress The Final Countdown: Congress has until September 30, 2025, to pass the FY26 federal budget […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
pictured above from left to right: Anibal Solar Jr., Superintendent Yonkers Public Schools; Jim Quigley, CEO emeritus of Deloitte Global: CEO of School Leadership Alliance; Anne Brown, President & CEO, Cook Center for Human Connection; Adele Winter, School and Community Advocacy Director; Eddie Koen, President, Institute for Educational Leadership; Adrienne Cole Johnson, Chief of Family […] The post Institute for Educational Leadership Kicks Off Superintendents Network During Deloitte Unive...| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
*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 July, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress The Reconciliation Process Reaches the End: The Reconciliation Bill for FY25, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, was passed by […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
*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 […] The post June 2025 Policy by the People Federal Update appeared first on Institute for Educational Leadership.| Institute for Educational Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – June 30, 2025 – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is excited to welcome Michael Sims as our new Chair of the Board of Directors and Tauheedah Jackson as the new Vice Chair. Michael Sims, a seasoned executive and advocate for education-focused leadership, will now serve as IEL’s new […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
Click through the album below to see highlights from this years National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference in Minneapolis!| Institute for Educational Leadership
The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) changes systems through people and believes in a society in which shared leadership effectively uses all available resources for the betterment of their communities. The following policy principles guide our policy agenda: The three overarching areas for IEL’s 119th Congress Federal Policy Agenda are: Increase Funding for Key Programs […] The post Institute for Educational Leadership 119th Congress Federal Policy Agenda appeared first on Inst...| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 for the month of May, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress Appropriations Season Continues: The U.S. House of Representatives passed its Reconciliation Bill for FY25 in […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 for the month of April, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress: The Season of Appropriations: The U.S. House and Senate are now working to reconcile differences […] The post April 2025 Policy Update appeared first on Institute for Educational Leadership.| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
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, […] The post Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Jane Quinn as Senior Fellow appeared first on Institute for Educational Leadership.| Institute for Educational Leadership
March 31, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) — The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) is honored to share that Dr. Bernadine Futrell, a fierce community champion and education advocate, has joined IEL as a Senior Fellow to support our work in helping IEL scale solutions that address essential questions to drive systemic change. Most recently serving in […] The post Institute for Educational Leadership Announces Dr. Bernadine Futrell as Senior Fellow appeared first on Institute for Educatio...| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 for the month of March, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Department of Education: On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO), Improving Education Outcomes […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
