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🚨 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
To celebrate #InternationalVolunteerDay, learn more about your opportunity to support the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference via our Volunteer Scholarship! web.cvent.com/event/7975d7...
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
To celebrate #InternationalVolunteerDay, learn more about your opportunity to support the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference via our Volunteer Scholarship! web.cvent.com/event/7975d7...
📢 Join our Town Hall TOMORROW, 12/2 at 2PM EST. We'll bring our networks together to examine emerging education policy developments, consider their implications for communities, and learn sustainability strategies from our partners at the Children's Funding Project.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
📢 Join our Town Hall TOMORROW, 12/2 at 2PM EST. We'll bring our networks together to examine emerging education policy developments, consider their implications for communities, and learn sustainability strategies from our partners at the Children's Funding Project.
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Join us for this capacity-building webinar on 12/3 at 2PM ET! Participants will learn simple, practical ways to gather stories and information, keep track of helpful media contacts, and spot good opportunities to connect your work to what’s happening in the world.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Media Strategies 101. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Learn how to harness the power of media to support your broader communications goals in this practical webinar. We’ll cover why media matters, what today’s PR and media trends mean for your organizati...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Join us for this capacity-building webinar on 12/3 at 2PM ET! Participants will learn simple, practical ways to gather stories and information, keep track of helpful media contacts, and spot good opportunities to connect your work to what’s happening in the world.
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Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the Landscape: Exclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the Landscape
Exclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
www.edweek.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the Landscape: Exclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
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Take These 4 Steps When Rolling Out AI Literacy Lessons: One District's Strategy: Sixth through 12th grade students are learning all about AI in this district.
Take These 4 Steps When Rolling Out AI Literacy Lessons: One District's Strategy
Sixth through 12th grade students are learning all about AI in this district.
www.edweek.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Take These 4 Steps When Rolling Out AI Literacy Lessons: One District's Strategy: Sixth through 12th grade students are learning all about AI in this district.
Apply to IEL’s Spring EPFP cohort today! If you're looking to make a difference in your school community and take part in policy change, this program is perfect for you. Learn how to advocate and strengthen your leadership skills. Applications are due in just over a week! iel.org/our-work/epfp/
November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Apply to IEL’s Spring EPFP cohort today! If you're looking to make a difference in your school community and take part in policy change, this program is perfect for you. Learn how to advocate and strengthen your leadership skills. Applications are due in just over a week! iel.org/our-work/epfp/
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Most K-12 Programs Will Leave Education Department in Latest Downsizing: The Trump administration announced six agreements to transfer Ed. Dept. programs elsewhere.
Most K-12 Programs Will Leave Education Department in Latest Downsizing
The Trump administration announced six agreements to transfer Ed. Dept. programs elsewhere.
www.edweek.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Most K-12 Programs Will Leave Education Department in Latest Downsizing: The Trump administration announced six agreements to transfer Ed. Dept. programs elsewhere.
Have you registered yet for #CSxFE26? Take advantage of our #EarlyBird price for the National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, taking place in-person in Long Beach, May 27-29. Learn more and join us here: bit.ly/csxfe26
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Have you registered yet for #CSxFE26? Take advantage of our #EarlyBird price for the National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, taking place in-person in Long Beach, May 27-29. Learn more and join us here: bit.ly/csxfe26
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Parents Need AI Literacy Lessons, Too. A New Toolkit Aims to Help: Two nonprofits teamed up to create a toolkit of resources schools can use to help families.
Parents Need AI Literacy Lessons, Too. A New Toolkit Aims to Help
Two nonprofits teamed up to create a toolkit of resources schools can use to help families.
www.edweek.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Parents Need AI Literacy Lessons, Too. A New Toolkit Aims to Help: Two nonprofits teamed up to create a toolkit of resources schools can use to help families.
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It’s American Education Week! We’re celebrating the public schools that shape our future and the teachers and school staff who inspire us every day. Share how your school is creating a welcoming environment for all students! #AEW2025
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It’s American Education Week! We’re celebrating the public schools that shape our future and the teachers and school staff who inspire us every day. Share how your school is creating a welcoming environment for all students! #AEW2025
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"Disability is not a monolith. It is extremely varied, more so than many other experiences." nonprofitquarterly.org/race-disabil... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social @newdisabledsouth.org
Race, Disability Justice, and the South: A Conversation with Kehsi Iman | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
What does disability justice require and how can it be included in other movements? A cofounder of New Disabled South has some thoughts about that—and about solidarity too.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"Disability is not a monolith. It is extremely varied, more so than many other experiences." nonprofitquarterly.org/race-disabil... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social @newdisabledsouth.org
During its 50th year, IDEA is under attack. Disabled students are more vulnerable than ever in the face of threats to funding, services, & fed protections, alongside layoffs to fed civil servants who oversee its administration. www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
@americanprogress.bsky.social
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IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action
Fifty years after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act transformed special education services for children with disabilities, it is important to both celebrate its legacy and confront the u...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
During its 50th year, IDEA is under attack. Disabled students are more vulnerable than ever in the face of threats to funding, services, & fed protections, alongside layoffs to fed civil servants who oversee its administration. www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
@americanprogress.bsky.social
@americanprogress.bsky.social
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Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.: A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support.
Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.
A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support.
www.edweek.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.: A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support.
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Ed. Dept. Layoffs Are Reversed, But Staff Fear Things Won't Return to Normal: The bill ending the shutdown reverses the early October layoffs of thousands of federal workers.
Ed. Dept. Layoffs Are Reversed, But Staff Fear Things Won't Return to Normal
The bill ending the shutdown reverses the early October layoffs of thousands of federal workers.
www.edweek.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Ed. Dept. Layoffs Are Reversed, But Staff Fear Things Won't Return to Normal: The bill ending the shutdown reverses the early October layoffs of thousands of federal workers.
IEL's 2026 National Conference is a great opportunity to learn effective strategies & best practices re: family-school-community partnerships to improve student outcomes. Register today at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
IEL's 2026 National Conference is a great opportunity to learn effective strategies & best practices re: family-school-community partnerships to improve student outcomes. Register today at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
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Why a Good Cellphone Policy Is About More Than Just Restrictions: At least 32 states and the District of Columbia require districts to restrict students' cellphone use.
Why a Good Cellphone Policy Is About More Than Just Restrictions
At least 32 states and the District of Columbia require districts to restrict students' cellphone use.
www.edweek.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Why a Good Cellphone Policy Is About More Than Just Restrictions: At least 32 states and the District of Columbia require districts to restrict students' cellphone use.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the gov., effective immediately. The shutdown ends after 43 days, the longest in U.S. history, after the Senate approved a new CR to reopen the gov. and continue FY25 spending levels until 1/30/26: iel.org/iel-policy-u...
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the gov., effective immediately. The shutdown ends after 43 days, the longest in U.S. history, after the Senate approved a new CR to reopen the gov. and continue FY25 spending levels until 1/30/26: iel.org/iel-policy-u...
Calling all #YouthServing professionals! Sign up for Module 1 (Jan 28-29, 2026) in our NEW Academy and boost your skills in youth work, ethics, human development foundations, career readiness, and more. 👉 survey.alchemer.com/s3/8515986/I... #YouthWork #EdLeaders #PD
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Calling all #YouthServing professionals! Sign up for Module 1 (Jan 28-29, 2026) in our NEW Academy and boost your skills in youth work, ethics, human development foundations, career readiness, and more. 👉 survey.alchemer.com/s3/8515986/I... #YouthWork #EdLeaders #PD
Be sure to snag your spot to take part in IEL's 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference by registering at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Be sure to snag your spot to take part in IEL's 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference by registering at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
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Politics, Funding Threaten Schools' Focus on Student Learning, Leaders Say: What two district leaders say has helped them and district staff focused on teaching and caring for kids.
Politics, Funding Threaten Schools' Focus on Student Learning, Leaders Say
What two district leaders say has helped them and district staff focused on teaching and caring for kids.
www.edweek.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Politics, Funding Threaten Schools' Focus on Student Learning, Leaders Say: What two district leaders say has helped them and district staff focused on teaching and caring for kids.
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Trump’s Ed. Dept. Slashed Civil Rights Enforcement. How States Are Responding: Could a shift in civil rights enforcement be the next example of "returning education to the states?"
Trump’s Ed. Dept. Slashed Civil Rights Enforcement. How States Are Responding
Could a shift in civil rights enforcement be the next example of "returning education to the states?"
www.edweek.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Trump’s Ed. Dept. Slashed Civil Rights Enforcement. How States Are Responding: Could a shift in civil rights enforcement be the next example of "returning education to the states?"
Register now for the 2025 National #CommunitySchools & Family Engagement Conference! IEL & our Coalition for Community Schools & Family & Community Engagement network are proud to host in Long Beach, May 27-29, 2026.
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Register now for the 2025 National #CommunitySchools & Family Engagement Conference! IEL & our Coalition for Community Schools & Family & Community Engagement network are proud to host in Long Beach, May 27-29, 2026.
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
ICYMI, here's our federal policy update from last month!
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
ICYMI, here's our federal policy update from last month!
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
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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October 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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
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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!
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!
October 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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!
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!