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 […] The post Advocacy Efforts Pay Off: FY26 Funding Proposal for Full-Service Community Schools Grows from $0 to $135M appeare...| 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
May 13, 2025, Washington, DC – The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) announces the launch of a National Action Commission, a new national collaborative designed to improve schools and communities by lifting up hyperlocal solutions and building systemic change, such as place-based, Community Schools, and whole-child strategies. IEL is uniquely positioned to lead the Commission […]| 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 4, 2025 (Washington D.C.) – This week, the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) remembers one of our Washington, D.C. EPFP Alumni, Maurice R. Sykes, who passed away earlier this week. Maurice dedicated much of his life to early childhood education, not just in our Nation’s Capital but across the country. As noted in his […] The post IEL Honors Legacy of EPFP Alumni Maurice R. Sykes appeared first on Institute for Educational Leadership.| 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
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, […]| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 […] The post End-of-Year Message from Eddie Koen, IEL President appeared first on Institute for Educational Leadership.| Institute for Educational Leadership
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 […]| Institute for Educational Leadership