🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Students/Families: The 2025-26 FAFSA form is open and easier than ever to fill out. Go to StudentAid.gov to get started!

"Bridging Futures: Preparing Immigrant & Refugee Youth for Successful Transitions into Adulthood" is our next LOT series designed to equip participants to effectively support immigrant & refugee youth during their transition from high school to adulthood: myemail.constantcontact.com/Leaders-of-Tom…

To everyone who makes the school year joyful & bright, especially during the winter holidays: Thank you! #ThankYouThursday

Do ethics matter in leadership? Join Mark Quiner, NCSL Dir. of Ethics for an engaging Ethical Leadership Workshop at #WPS25! ✅ Reflect on your values ✅ Learn how ethics shape authentic leadership 🧭 Explore decision-making in real-world scenarios bit.ly/ielwps25

At #WPS25, discover how leaders are shaping policies to support #CommunitySchools with sessions such as the "Developing Policy Strategies to support Community Schools" workshop! Join IEL's Joline Collins and Maryland Out of School Time Network's Ellie Mitchell - register at: iel.org/wps/

Chronic absenteeism affects millions, but schools can make a difference. Read Learning Policy Institute's latest blog highlighting community schools’ holistic approach to student well-being that supports better attendance! #AttendanceMatters bit.ly/49XbmgU

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the law that officially created the U.S. Department of Education. As we celebrate his life & legacy, we honor his memory by continuing to promote educational excellence & equal access for students of all ages.

From #NASBEStandard: #CommunitySchools may be one key to addressing chronic absenteeism, elevating academic achievement, and reducing opportunity gaps. Check out Learning Policy Institute’s Anna Maier article here: ow.ly/6o5k50UBB8n

Thank you, President Carter.

#FAFSA Completion Week of Action: U.S. Department of Education is calling on schools, counselors, & other student advocates to participate in a week of action, Jan 13-17, to help 12th graders complete their forms. Email the dept. by Jan. 10th so they can amplify your efforts: [email protected]

Our closing keynote at #WPS25 will be delivered by Chike Aguh! A former IEL Board Member, Chike is Sr. Advisor at The Project on Workforce at Harvard, & Executive Advisor on future of work & innovation at Accenture. Register for the Washington Policy Seminar: bit.ly/ielwps25

“Total debt relief to 5 million borrowers. One million recipients of public student loan forgiveness, up from 7,000 in last administration.” #ourfightforpubliceducation

#CommunitySchools in action!

It's #WomensHistoryMonth! Stemming from the International Women's Day movement, in 1987 Reagan Reagan officially designated March as a time to honor the achievements & resilience of women around the globe. We look forward to celebrating women leaders in ed & their achievements♥️

Congratulations to #GAEPFP alumni Pedro Cherry, the next president of Mississippi Power, and Tim Cairl IYKYK, the new Vice President of Talent Development at Metro ATL Chamber, on their new roles! Wishing you both much success! #InformingLeadersImprovingEducation

New Insights: In 'Beyond Syntax: The Power of Framing in Research' Dr. Melissa Vang highlights how intentional framing in research can shift focus from student deficits to institutional responsibility leading to equity-centered decision-making. Read here: edinsightscenter.org/beyond-syntax-…

#DYK that DC is home to the National Cherry Blossom Festival? #WPS25 is the perfect opportunity to see the gorgeous trees in between or after sessions! We look forward to seeing you soon.

Register now for the 2025 National #CommunitySchools & Family Engagement Conference! Institute for Educational Leadership and Community Schools are proud to host this event in Minneapolis, MN, May 28-30. The theme this year is “Rising Together: Powering the Movement!” Learn more: bit.ly/csxfe25

Our Coordinator site partners @ College of Education wrote a wonderful recap of last month's IEL Washington Policy Seminar! #WPS25 EPFP Fellows from CA, GA, MI, & MS gathered "alongside invited policy-minded guests from a litany of other states..." edwp.educ.msu.edu/k12/march-2025/ EPFP

In the latest Fellowship Insights blog, #CAEPFP fellow Carlos Aguilera reflects on the drop in college enrollment for Latino & Black men. He explores structural barriers & calls for mentorship, aid reform, & institutional support. edinsightscenter.org/bridging-the-g… #HigherEd #Equity