EPFP

IEL’s Education Policy Fellowship Program is a PD opportunity for leaders in education and related fields focused on policy, leadership, networking & equity!

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

It's Day 1 of the Washington Policy Seminar for our Spring 2026 @epfp_iel Fellows!

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

Proud of all the Spring '26 @epfp_iel Fellows who took part in Hill Day last week to advocate for issues in their school communities! #March4Children

[Tyler Kingkade @tylerkingkade]

NEW: Lawmakers in 16 states introduced bills this year to cap how much time students are allowed to use laptops in school, or which apps schools can use, or require stricter internet filters -- and the ed tech industry is pushing back

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

Meet our new @epfp_iel cohort! We're proud to introduce the Fellows of our spring 2026 EPFP, designed to build the capacity of education and community leaders to drive change in their local context through policy and advocacy. https://t.co/OC1Owt0D4L

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

We've reserved discounted CSxFE rooms at hotels near the Long Beach Convention Center (LBCC), including the famous Queen Mary hotel! Shuttle service will be provided each day in the AM & PM. Book aboard the legendary ocean liner permanently docked in LB: https://t.co/P5zQm3kjGi

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

CSxFE highlights powerful family & community engagement through workshop sessions that uplift strategies, policies, programs, goals & conditions necessary to chart a path toward effective #FamEngage efforts linked to student achievement/school improvement: https://t.co/6SJXGtnX5S

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this PD opportunity to start your year off on the right foot! Give back to yourself, your team, and the young people you serve with Module 1 of our Academy for Youth-Serving Professionals, 1/28-29. Register by 1/23. https://t.co/O3fKRxmD46

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

🥳Happy new year! To kick off 2026, we echo @RevDrStarsky's question from our CSxFE25: "what will we do with our moment?"

We invite you to join us throughout the yr, including @ CSxFE26, as we renew our promise to children, youth, & families. Learn more: https://t.co/S7dLwTJoLS

[EPFP @epfp_iel]

This new podcast series highlights that "We can all work together to support the young children and families so that they can thrive." https://t.co/TbPb5kax4V

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

Before heading out on holiday break, catch up on our latest federal policy update for the latest news, views, & tools in federal education policy from Congress, the ED, DOL, & more:
https://t.co/57sdQUfOJi

[CAP K-12 Education @EdProgress]

This spring CAP conducted a survey of early career teachers to understand the factors that have hindered or assisted their retention and the supports they need from policymakers.

Read our new report to hear what they had to say: https://t.co/f6Tsz6YXy1

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

The impact of the Full-Service Community School Grant Program has had far-reaching effects in school communities across the country. These funds are essential for creating better opportunity for all children, youth, and families.

https://t.co/Cu53Wp36gw

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

It's always invigorating to come together & be in community as we did this wk at our retreat. We reflected on a year of impact & looked toward an action-packed 2026. As we wind down 2025, we give our thanks to all our partners & networks for all you do supporting communities ❤

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

Proud to endorse The NEED Act of 2025! Thanks to Congresswoman Bonamici and @RepBrianFitz for their leadership on this leg., which would improve student learning via a Nat'l Center for Advanced Dev. in Ed. to promote informed-risk, high-reward ed research. https://t.co/r7MgwVvBAU

[Afterschool Alliance @afterschool4all]

#AA3PM parents agree—afterschool programs keep kids safe, build skills, and engage them in learning by reducing screen time and improving school day attendance!

See more of the benefits parents report in the latest edition of America After 3PM report: https://t.co/6r8nvYaqRZ

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

IEL's 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference offers 200+ sessions for guiding lights to create brighter futures! Attend May 27-29, 2026 in Long Beach. Check out the event site to learn more at https://t.co/6SJXGtnpgk #CSxFE26

[Institute for Educational Leadership @IELconnects]

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 on the #GovernmentShutdown now in effect. Read more: https://t.co/Ksis8pghLC

[EPFP @epfp_iel]

#Community Schools are a good investment. When school and community resources are organized around student success, they are more efficient and effective at boosting educational outcomes  - and Coordinators play a key role. #CoordinatorsRock

[Parent Teacher Home Visits @PTHVP]

Big ideas bloom when families and schools connect. Discover how at this #PTHVWeek event, featuring voices from the front lines of education.

https://t.co/K061FVI3za

[Kelly Sperduto @k_sper211]

Happy Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week to the BEST team on Earth. @GCSDcommschools #CoordinatorsRock @GreeceCentral @CommSchools @CSCmonroecounty @Center4Youth @natcenterforcs @NYSEDNews @nyscstc