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 20, 2021
Biden Administration Releases Resources on Test to Stay, Vaccines and Boosters -
December 16, 2021
Secretary Cardona Urges Educational Leaders to Use ARP Funds to Address Teacher Shortages -
December 16, 2021
Guest Blog Post: How School Districts Can Help Families Claim the Expanded Child Tax Credit -
December 09, 2021
Guest Blog Post: AASA Learning Recovery & Redesign -
December 08, 2021
AASA Holds Second Webinar in Series for Making the Most of Your ESSER Funds -
December 03, 2021
GAO Report Finds a Rise in Violent Crimes and Hate Speech in Schools Pre-COVID -
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
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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