Institute for Educational Leadership

08/26/2026

We join the world in celebrating Dolly's loving legacy, and all she did to support children in every corner our our country ❤

The world is mourning Dolly Parton, the iconic singer and literacy advocate who spent decades providing millions of books to kids.

⭐ Read more: https://bit.ly/4cdzMVM

08/17/2026

It's already that time of year again! Check out some great resources from Share My Lesson.

🍎 Back-to-school planning = excitement + organized chaos. Luckily, you don’t have to start from scratch!

Explore 7 FREE resources and practical strategies for K-12 educators, including classroom-ready activities, community-building ideas, student feedback strategies, AI tools for teachers and free professional development. 📚✨

Start the school year with fresh ideas and resources you can put to work right away: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/7-free-back-school-resources AFT Teach AFT

08/17/2026

A new report breaks down the difficulties schools faced in keeping students safe and focused when ICE agents were around.

🏫 Read more: https://bit.ly/4gvDEUy

08/10/2026

Some states consider students present if they show up for at least half the day. Others consider a single period sufficient, while a growing number of schools and districts are calculating attendance by the minute https://bit.ly/4bEiYH7

08/07/2026

Join us on August 26th for our annual Back-to-School Town Hall!

Get key updates, explore upcoming opportunities, connect with colleagues from across our networks, and discover resources to support your work in the year ahead.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/exHEMB9GSA-hLIfidmRzwQ #/registration

07/30/2026

💬Join us, the Institute for Educational Leadership and the campaign partners on Wednesday, August 5, from 12-1:30 p.m. PT / 3-4:30 p.m. ET for the third webinar in the 2026 Attendance Awareness Campaign series: Create Community in the Fall.
🔗 Register: https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/webinars/
Building a strong school community and a culture of attendance starts in the fall. By intentionally fostering belonging, communicating proactively with families and creating opportunities for students to thrive, schools lay the foundation for strong attendance, student well-being and academic success throughout the year.
In this free webinar, panelists will explore strategies for:
Establishing trusted relationships among staff, students and families
Promoting students’ healthy habits, learning and long-term success
Engaging the entire school community
📢 Don’t miss this free event.
Confirmed speakers:
▪️ Laura Thieman, Senior Manager, Student Attendance & Engagement, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
▪️ Ileana Rios, Dean, Falls Church High School, Fairfax, VA
▪️ Maria Martin, Dean, Falls Church High School, Fairfax, VA
▪️ Luis Murillo, Assistant Superintendent, Alamosa School District, CO
▪️ Scott Aldridge, Assistant Principal, Alamosa Elementary K-2, Alamosa, CO
▪️ Kwesi Rollins, Interim President, Institute for Educational Leadership
▪️ Elliott Attisha, Senior Fellow for Health, Attendance Works
▪️ Hedy Chang, CEO and President, Attendance Works
🔗 Register: https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/webinars/


Campaign for Grade-Level Reading | Communities In Schools | Everyone Graduates Center | | Healthy Schools Campaign | Learning Heroes | MENTOR | National League of Cities | United Way | Institute for Educational Leadership

07/23/2026

Superintendents’ top concerns in 2026 are budget shortfalls and declining enrollment—a significant shift from a year ago.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4b6dCEr

07/21/2026

🍂 How can schools create a strong sense of belonging and community from the start of the year? Join us on August 5 for Create Community in the Fall to hear strategies for building relationships, engaging families and supporting student health
🔗 Save your spot! https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/webinars/

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading | Communities In Schools | Everyone Graduates Center | | Healthy Schools Campaign | Learning Heroes | MENTOR | National League of Cities | United Way | Institute for Educational Leadership

07/10/2026

💬Join us with Attendance Works & and our campaign partners on Wednesday, August 5, from 12-1:30 p.m. PT / 3-4:30 p.m. ET for the third webinar in the 2026 Attendance Awareness Campaign series: "Create Community in the Fall."

Building a strong school community and a culture of attendance starts in the fall. By intentionally fostering belonging, communicating proactively with families and creating opportunities for students to thrive, schools lay the foundation for strong attendance, student well-being and academic success throughout the year.

In this free webinar, panelists will explore strategies for:
- Establishing trusted relationships among staff, students and families
- Promoting students’ healthy habits, learning and long-term success
-Engaging the entire school community

📢 Don’t miss this free event.
🔗 Register: https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/webinars/


Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Communities In Schools MENTOR National League of Cities United Way Everyone Graduates Center Learning Heroes