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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December 02, 2021
Biden Administration Announces Upcoming COVID-19 Plans for Family Vaccinations, Schools and the Omicron Variant -
December 02, 2021
The Advocate December 2021: Data, Data, Everywhere -
December 01, 2021
HHS Releases Interim Final Rule on Vaccine Mandate for Head Start Programs -
November 29, 2021
AASA Statement on Inclusion of $300 Million for the Emergency Connectivity Fund in the Build Back Better Act -
November 23, 2021
Share YOUR Emergency Connectivity Fund - Homework Gap Success Story! -
November 22, 2021
Details on New Version of the Build Back Better Act -
November 18, 2021
ED Announces Data Items for New CRDC Collection -
November 18, 2021
Guest Blog Post: AASA Learning Recovery & Redesign Guidance -
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
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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