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 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 -
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
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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