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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

October 13, 2022
Four Cybersecurity Action Steps for K-12 Schools and Districts
In recent years, kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) educational institutions have been an increasingly frequent target for cyberattacks.
October 12, 2022
Time is Running Out to Take Advantage of the PSLF
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Temporary Waiver expires on October 31.
October 11, 2022
ICYMI: AASA, FRAC and First Focus's Free and Reduced Price Meal (FRPM) Webinar Series
In case you missed our series on the Free and Reduced Price Meal (FRPM) program series, we've compiled each session recording and accompanying slides for you to catch up on.
October 11, 2022
Schools and Social Media: The Critical Need for Verification and Dedicated Reporting Processes
AASA is proud to support Schools and Social Media: The Critical Need for Verification and Dedicated Reporting Processes, joint project led by the National School Public Relations Associations (NSPRA) and Consortium for School Network (CoSN).
October 11, 2022
White House Releases Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
The White House announced its Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.
October 04, 2022
New LEA Mental Health Grants: Apply By November 3!
Today, the U.S. Department of Education released Notices Inviting Applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people, totaling $280 million, that were funded through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).
October 03, 2022
AASA Joins 37 National Organizations In Letter Prioritizing IDEA Funding In FY23
This week AASA joined nearly three dozen national organizations in calling on Congress to fund IDEA Part B at $16.2 billion for FY23.
October 03, 2022
Federal Funding Update
On 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.
October 03, 2022
Spread The Word About The Expanded Child Tax Credit
This 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.
September 22, 2022
USDA Issues Summer Food Service Program Final Rule
Last week, USDA published the final rule -- Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
September 23, 2022
19 National Organizations Call For Response To Cyber Attacks
AASA 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.
September 29, 2022
The Advocate October 2022
As 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.
September 30, 2022
AASA Reacts to CARES Late Liquidation Guidance
This 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).
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

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