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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October 03, 2022
Federal Funding UpdateOn Friday, September 30, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the government at FY22 levels until December 16—avoiding a government shutdown that would’ve occurred at midnight.
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October 03, 2022
Spread The Word About The Expanded Child Tax CreditThis is an urgent time to spread the word among families, because they have until November 15th to easily claim this money on their own online at GetCTC.org.
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September 22, 2022
USDA Issues Summer Food Service Program Final RuleLast week, USDA published the final rule -- Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
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September 23, 2022
19 National Organizations Call For Response To Cyber AttacksAASA joined 18 other national organizations in a letter to the FCC calling for the federal government to initiate a broad intergovernmental conversation about addressing cybersecurity threats to schools and other potential victims.
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September 29, 2022
The Advocate October 2022As part of the WH Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, the Biden Administration released a national strategy to address these issues. Here's what districts leaders need to know.
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September 30, 2022
AASA Reacts to CARES Late Liquidation GuidanceThis week, the U.S. Department of Education released information on how States can apply on behalf of districts for the late liquidation process for the CARES Act (ESSER I).
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March 24, 2022
AASA, NAPT Commend FMSCA for Flexibility in 3rd Party Administration of CDL Tests -
March 24, 2022
NAPT and AASA to hold K12 School Transportation Cybersecurity Training and Exercise Program -
March 11, 2022
USED Upcoming Regional Calls with Secretary Cardona and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten for Superintendents -
March 10, 2022
Guest Post: Burnt Out! Teachers Identify Need for More Flexible and On-Demand Professional Learning -
March 10, 2022
AASA Joins Statement Call for Congress to Extend Child Nutrition Waivers -
March 07, 2022
Advocacy Win on Synthetic Nicotine e-Cigarettes -
March 10, 2022
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Expands Distance Learning Program to Underserved Rural Communities -
March 09, 2022
AASA Summary and Response to FY22 Omnibus -
March 09, 2022
IDEA Funding Coalition Co-Chairs Respond to FY22 Omnibus
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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