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 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 -
January 25, 2022
AASA Signs Letter Asking for Transparency in OT Rule -
January 24, 2022
USED Shares Resources for Using ARP Funds to Address State & Local Personnel Shortages -
January 24, 2022
The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse Will Launch New Grants Finder Tool for K-12 School Districts -
January 24, 2022
AASA Leads Letter to ED Asking for School Construction Extension -
January 20, 2022
COVID-19 Testing in K-12: A “How To” Webinar -
January 19, 2022
Updated Guidance on Implementing ESEA Programs Without Complete NSLP Data -
January 18, 2022
It’s Easier Than You May Think to Use ESSER Money for Personnel -
January 18, 2022
New GAO Report Finds School Districts in Socially Vulnerable Communities Faced Heightened Challenges after Recent Natural Disasters -
January 18, 2022
A Note for Superintendents, From Secretary Cardona -
January 13, 2022
White House Announces Increased investment in COVID-19 Testing at K12 Schools -
January 11, 2022
AASA Releases Survey Findings on School-Based Vaccination Clinics -
January 09, 2022
USDA Announces Adjustment to School Meal Reimbursement Rate
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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January 23, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 35: The Cost of Divisive Conflict on School Districts and SuperintendentsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Board Relations, Communications & Public RelationsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Noelle Ellerson Ng interviews Dr. Rachel S. White, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin College of Education about a new report from The Superintendent Lab. -
January 22, 2025
Immigration Supports for School LeadersType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Communications & Public Relations, Community & Family Engagement, Legal MattersResources for educational leaders in preparation of potential increased immigration enforcement efforts. -
January 16, 2025
Immigration Policy and Enforcement in 2025: What Superintendents Should UnderstandType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyImmigration attorney, Mary Kate Fernandez from Adams & Reese, provides guidance to prepare your students and staff in the coming months.
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