Our Legislative Initiatives

Read our most recent advocacy updates and position statements.

Cherry Blossoms and Capitol Hill: 51³Ô¹Ï’s 2026 Advocacy Day Recap

While the political landscape in the United States remains tumultuous…

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Cultivating Safe, Open, and Thoughtful Academic Communities

Our academic communities thrive when they are spaces of learning,…

Boston, Massachusetts, USA - October 9, 2023: Gate 1, the Newell Gate pedestrian entrance to Harvard University's Soldiers Field Athletic Area. Atop the gate is the Harvard crest, logo, with three books and the word VERITAS (Truth). Two student pedestrians.
51³Ô¹Ï Stands with Harvard’s International Students & Families

The Independent Educational Consultants Association (51³Ô¹Ï) strongly condemns the current…

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility

51³Ô¹Ï is committed to the pursuit of an inclusive, affordable educational system that provides equal access and equitable outcomes for all students.

Advocacy Day

Each spring, 51³Ô¹Ï members from around the world gather in Washington, DC to meet with elected officials and advocate for issues of importance to our profession and the students and families we support.

Rep Chris Pappas and Whitney Bruce, Linda Daley, Julia Gooding
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Government Relations Committee

51³Ô¹Ï’s Government Relations Committee is instrumental in advocating for the independent educational consulting profession, our members, and our community. The committee represents, promotes, and advocates for the interests of 51³Ô¹Ï and its membership regarding policies, laws, regulations, and other developments that may affect the association.