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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November 18, 2021
Republicans in Congress Introduce Parents' Bill of Rights Act -
November 17, 2021
Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Huffman Reintroduce IDEA Full Funding Act -
November 16, 2021
OSHA Webinar for K12 Stakeholders on Newly Released Vaccine ETS -
November 11, 2021
Guest Post: Five Things Superintendents Should Know About Education Finance Equity -
November 10, 2021
AASA Advocacy Recap: School Buses, ARP Data Collection, and Title I Fun -
November 08, 2021
HHS and ED Outline Steps for School Leaders to Encourage Vaccinations Among Children -
November 05, 2021
OSHA Releases the Rule Related to Vaccine Mandate -
November 03, 2021
CDC Recommends Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11, Will Hold Informational Webinars -
November 02, 2021
The Advocate November 2021 -
November 02, 2021
Learning Network for School and District Leaders on COVID-19 Testing -
November 01, 2021
AASA Joins Other K-12 Education Groups Urging Revised Guidance on Compensatory Services -
November 01, 2021
AASA Files Amicus Brief in Carson v. Makin -
October 29, 2021
Biden Administration Announces Additional Actions to Increase COVID-19 Screening Testing in Schools -
October 26, 2021
COVID relief: IRS helps employers wanting to rehire retirees or retain employees after retirement age -
October 25, 2021
AASA Joins Coalition Letter on Rescinding Public Charge
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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September 19, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 32: School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant discusses the newest edition of the American Rescue Plan Report with Sasha Pudelski, Director of Advocacy at AASA, just in time for the ESSER obligation deadline. -
September 17, 2024
Template School Board Resolution to Fund IDEA and Oppose School VouchersType:Sample/Template Topics: Advocacy & PolicyTemplates for resolutions that superintendents can use to advocate for full federal funding of IDEA and to oppose state and federal funding for private school vouchers. -
September 09, 2024
School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsAASA surveyed district leaders about how they're using American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal COVID-19 relief funding to address pandemic-related student learning recovery.
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