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We are movement builders lifting up underserved leaders and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to transform their communities through education, with collaborative solutions for all children, youth, and families.

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨 With proposed zeroing out of federal funds for #CommunitySchools for FY26 and impending cuts to other vital programs, it’s more important than ever to advocate for Community Schools. Take our survey to help ensure these schools are counted & protected for our communities: bit.ly/countcs

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · 5d

It’s on! We’re celebrating the 26th annual #LightsOnAfterschool with over 1 million afterschool champions to showcase all the ways afterschool programs are serving our communities – now and in the future! Join the celebration: www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Lights On Afterschool

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AFT @aft.org · 9d

The wheels on the bus go round and round, getting our students to and from school safely.

This #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek, let's thank all of our school bus drivers for all they do - and let's do our part to help kids stay safe getting to school!

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · 15d

We look forward to hearing from David and our other expert speakers! Join us: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Share My Lesson @sharemylesson.bsky.social · 19d

Missed it? 🎥 Watch Speaking Out, Staying Safe on demand!
Learn how educators & public employees can protect their free speech rights + stay safe online.
👉 sharemylesson.com/webinars/fre... @penamerica.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

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WTOP News @wtopnews.bsky.social · 21d

Smarter classrooms, real results: How AI is rewriting the rules of education

AI in education isn’t just hype — it’s already reshaping the way people teach and learn.

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · 23d

Take a look back at our 2025 Nat'l Community School & Family Engagement Conference that took place in Minneapolis, MN! This annual gathering is a place to recharge, connect, and recommit to ensuring every child has a safe home, strong schools, and the opportunity to thrive. youtu.be/xFdvgXGmLLg

Reliving the 2025 National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference in Minneapolis

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future4learning.org @future4learning.org · 27d

New research from @parentstogether.bsky.social reveals what U.S. students REALLY think about their schools.

✅ 78% say their school is “good” or “excellent.”
✅ Biggest gap? Media & policymakers focus on culture wars, while students care most about feeling safe & supported.

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · 23d

Today is the last day to register for our #CollaborativeLeadership Micro-credential Course! Participants are supported with a leadership coach, a small cohort of peers (8-10), and a toolkit for implementation that directly supports the work. Register now: s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · 28d

Happy fist day of #October!

Check out our IEL September Policy by the People Federal Update for the latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy, including background info about the #GovernmentShutdown, which went into effect last night.

Read more: iel.org/september-20...

September 2025 Policy by the People Federal Update - 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 […]

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · 29d

Join our Institute: "Build a Culture of Care, Safety, & Belonging in Schools" to deepen understanding of current state & fed policies impacting immigrant & refugee students & fams, participate in a 6-mo. community of practice for ongoing support & collaboration & more! Learn more: conta.cc/3KDuHuK

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · 29d

Register now for our Collaborative Leadership course that culminates in an IEL micro-credential and digital badge! IEL’s micro-credentials empower you to lead with purpose, collaboration, and trust.

(Please note new dates: October 9 - December 4)

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 26

Join us on Tuesday, September 30th with our partners at Clear Impact for an intensive webinar on Results Based Accountability (RBA) and best data practices on selecting, gathering, reporting, and analyzing data to best tell your organization’s story!

Learn more and register: conta.cc/4msefe0

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 25

Thank you to all who helped celebrate #CommunitySchool Coordinators Appreciation Week 2025 last week! Together, we are showing the world how #CoordinatorsRock.

Take a look back at some of the campaign's highlights, including a congressional CAW resolution and Hill Day!

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Thank you for helping us celebrate Coordinators Appreciation Week!

Email from Institute for Educational Leadership Highlights from Coordinators Appreciation Week 2026 Greetings! With Coordinators Appreciation Week officially wrapping tomorrow, we'd like to say

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 23

Register now for IEL's Collaborative Leadership Micro-Credential Course! Are you a Principal or Asst. Principal? A Community School Coordinator or Teacher Leader? We have an amazing opportunity for you! Deepen your school leadership practice with IEL’s 10wk experience: s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 18

Today, more than ever, schools and districts need strategies to foster care, safety, and belonging, especially for immigrant and refugee students and families. We invite you to join our two-day virtual institute and six-month community of practice:
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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 18

Today IEL listened in at the Senate HELP Committee Hearing on "The State of K-12 Education." We were excited to hear references to the effectiveness and impact of #CommunitySchools from @brookings.edu's Dr. Rebecca Winthrop, as well as in online testimony:
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The State of K-12 Education | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Full Committee Hearing on September 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 18

Schools across the country are navigating historic challenges—from chronic absence to deepening achievement gaps. But a growing body of evidence shows that #CommunitySchools work. New LPI research looking at the impacts in CA shows significant impacts:
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Community Schools Impact on Student Outcomes: Evidence From California

Research on California’s historic investment in community schools reveals that schools implementing the strategy have experienced substantial reductions in chronic absenteeism, notable decreases in su...

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EdTrust @edtrust.bsky.social · Sep 18

Check out this powerful blog from our Higher Education Policy Director, Roxanne Garza: http://edtru.st/46b6aWp

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Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 18

U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) & Senator Van Hollen (MD) introduced a resolution in both chambers, recognizing September 14-20th 2025 as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week!

Thank you to these #CommunitySchool champions for recognizing all the ways #CoordinatorsRock! iel.org/u-s-represen...

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today, IEL convened Fellows from our EPFP: #CommunitySchools cohort for a Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week (CAW) Hill Day! The Hill Day was the culminating portion of the Fellows' Washington Policy Seminar (WPS), the capstone event of the Fellow experience.

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 17

Interested in K-20 #EducationPolicy?
Work to grow and/or sustain public ed at the school, district, community, county, postsecondary, state, or nat'l level?
Work for a #CommunitySchool, school district, a nonprofit, intermediary, university, gov, or philanthropy?

Apply now: iel.org/our-work/epfp/

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 16

A new report from @all4ed.org dives into the unique challenges youth in foster care face and offers actionable policy recommendations to improve their educational and health outcomes. all4ed.org/publication/...

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Partnership for Student Success @ps-success.bsky.social · Sep 16

Celebrate the Community School Coordinators in your network w/ a toolkit from @ielconnects.bsky.social . It's full of great resources to help you highlight their impact! 📚 Access the toolkit: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #CoordinatorsAppreciationWeek

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 15

We're proud to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth!
This is a celebration of the "contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more." latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...

Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) @ielconnects.bsky.social · Sep 15

Unlock the secrets of authentic school-family relationships that fuel academic achievement! This #PTHVWeek event highlights how #HomeVisits are transforming school communities. Join @pthvp.bsky.social on 9/18 and hear about the difference they make. Sign up here: pthvp.org/event/rooted...

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