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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February 14, 2022
USED Releases Final Non-Regulatory Guidance on Within-District Allocations under Title I, Part A (Title I) of the ESEA -
February 10, 2022
WEBINAR RECORDING: Planting Seeds During Recovery to Grow Your Long-Term Vision -
February 08, 2022
AASA, NHSA Urge the Administration to Provide Clear Guidance Regarding Head Start Vaccine Mandate -
February 08, 2022
AASA Responds to OCR Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection -
February 08, 2022
AASA Leads Letter on IDEA Funding in FY22, Opposes CR -
February 08, 2022
How School Leaders Can Help Connect Families to the Expanded Child Tax Credit -
February 07, 2022
House Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend USDA Waiver Authority -
February 07, 2022
Webinar: Lessons from the Field: Staying in School in Person in 2022- Test to Stay and Other Strategies -
February 04, 2022
USDA Releases Transitional Standards Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium - Final Rule -
February 04, 2022
All Things Advocacy and Governance at NCE -
February 04, 2022
The Advocate February 2022: Legislative Limbo- How Low Will It Go? -
February 02, 2022
Regional Calls with USED: A Recap -
February 01, 2022
USED Hosting Regional Calls with Secretary Cardona for Superintendents -
January 26, 2022
AASA Joins Letter to the President on Supporting COVID-Bereaved Children and Families -
January 25, 2022
FCC Commits Another $240 Million in Emergency Connectivity Fund Support to Connect Students, Schools and Libraries
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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June 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 31: The 2024 Title IX RegulationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, EthicsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews Holly McIntush, partner at Thompson & Horton LLP and Jackie Gharapour Wernz, partner at ECR Solutions LLC, two powerhouse Title IX experts about the recently released Title IX regulations. -
May 31, 2024
The Superintendent's Guide to the 2024 Title IX RulesType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & PolicyUse this guide to help your school district team prepare to comply with the new requirements and to prevent and address sex discrimination and harassment. -
May 16, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 30: The New Nutrition RegulationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Health & WellnessOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant welcomes back Tara Thomas, AASA policy analyst, to discuss the changes and updates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the school nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
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