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 25, 2021
AASA Joins Coalition Letter on Rescinding Public Charge -
October 22, 2021
Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators -
October 22, 2021
10 Tips for Implementing COVID-19 Testing Programs in Schools -
October 20, 2021
Senate Releases Draft of FY22 Labor HHS Education Bill -
October 20, 2021
Important New ED Resource on Mental Health in Schools -
October 20, 2021
White House Outlines Vaccination Plans For Kids 5-11 -
October 20, 2021
New Report on Teacher Shortages -
October 18, 2021
K-12 and Special Education Funding -
October 18, 2021
DOJ OCR Issue New Mental Health Guidance for Districts -
October 18, 2021
FDA Releases Guidance for Voluntary Sodium Reductions for Food Industry -
October 18, 2021
GUEST POST: Supporting Teachers and Students Post-COVID -
October 08, 2021
AASA Urges Congress to Maintain School Meal Flexibilities -
October 18, 2021
Toolkit To Raise Awareness Of The Child Tax Credit -
October 18, 2021
57 School And Library Organizations Urge The Inclusion Of Homework Gap Funding In Build Better Act -
October 18, 2021
New Report Studies Relationship Between School District Boundaries, Affordable Housing and What It Means for Educational Equity
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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