The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
The Leading Edge, AASA's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.
Topics include new or proposed regulations and federal policies, federal funding updates and opportunities, advocacy resources and more.
Latest Posts
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July 26, 2023
EPA Proposes Stricter Regulations on Lead Exposure in Certain Buildings, Including Some SchoolsEarlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new draft rule for stricter standards on exposure to lead in buildings where children under the age of 6 spend significant time—including residential buildings, child care facilities, and schools.
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July 25, 2023
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program FAQThis month, improvements to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program went into effect.
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July 14, 2023
House FY24 Appropriations Proposal Guts EducationTop line: This is a huge cut to education no matter how you count it.
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July 13, 2023
2023 Legislative Advocacy Conference RecapThank you for joining us for our 2023 Legislative Advocacy Conference.
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July 12, 2023
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—Improvement Isn’t AccidentalThis is the third installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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July 12, 2023
House and Senate Introduce IDEA Full Funding ActEarlier this week, the IDEA Full Funding Act was reintroduced in the 118th Congress!
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July 06, 2023
The Advocate July 2023: Additional School Meal Funding has ExpiredAs we head into July, a key priority for the AASA Advocacy Team is urging Congress to extend the additional reimbursements for school meal programs provided by the Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA), which expired on June 30.
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July 05, 2023
AASA Releases Guide for School Leaders on Artificial IntelligenceAASA partnered with four education organizations to develop a guide for school leaders on the basics of AI in education.
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June 29, 2023
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Effective Planning = Effective ProgramsThis is the second guest post written by AASA President-Elect 2022-23 Gladys Cruz about leveraging ARP dollars for afterschool or summer programs.
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June 28, 2023
AASA Joins National Organizations to Support FCC NominationAASA joined 15 other national education organizations in a letter supporting the nomination of Anna Gomez as a Commissioner with the Federal Communications Commission.
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June 27, 2023
FCC Chairwoman Announces 'Learn Without Limits' InitiativeAt last week's American Library Association Conference, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced her 'Learn Without Limits' initiative.
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June 23, 2023
AASA Leads Letter to Congress on Increased Reimbursement Rates for School MealsToday, AASA, with 17 other national education, nutrition and child welfare organizations, sent a letter to Congress urging them to extend the additional reimbursements from the Keep Kids Fed Act.
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June 15, 2023
ESSER in Action at Lockwood Schools: A Positive Learning Environment in Big Sky CountryAASA, The School Superintendents Association, is launching a series, ESSER in Action, highlighting how COVID-19 relief funds are making an impact across the country.
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June 13, 2023
Dept of Ed invites Superintendents to Free to Learn: Creating Inclusive and Nondiscriminatory School Environments for LGBTQI+ StudentsThe U.S. Department of Education cordially invites you to Free to Learn: Creating Inclusive and Nondiscriminatory School Environments for LGBTQI+ Students on Wednesday, June 21.
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June 12, 2023
Dept of Ed Opens Fiscal Year 2023 Full-Service Community School CompetitionThe Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program supports the planning, implementation, and operation of high-quality Full-Service Community Schools.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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October 24, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 33: Education in the 2024 ElectionType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant deep dives the role of education in the 2024 presidential election with Jonathan Voss, partner at Lake Research Partners, a national public opinion and political strategy research firm. -
October 22, 2024
A New Education Vision for the 2025-29 AdministrationType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsRecommendations for how the next administration can dramatically improve educational outcomes, reduce educational inequities and ensure the students in our schools today are able to excel in an increasingly competitive global workforce. -
October 02, 2024
Leadership Edge Walking in Zones and Times of TensionType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis article explores the relevance of Heifetz and Linsky's Leadership on the Line for school leaders. It emphasizes the need for legal literacy to help educators navigate political and cultural tensions while fostering collaboration and maintaining educational integrity.
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