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 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 -
October 22, 2021
Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators -
October 22, 2021
10 Tips for Implementing COVID-19 Testing Programs in Schools -
October 20, 2021
Senate Releases Draft of FY22 Labor HHS Education Bill -
October 20, 2021
Important New ED Resource on Mental Health in Schools -
October 20, 2021
White House Outlines Vaccination Plans For Kids 5-11 -
October 20, 2021
New Report on Teacher Shortages -
October 18, 2021
K-12 and Special Education Funding -
October 18, 2021
DOJ OCR Issue New Mental Health Guidance for Districts -
October 18, 2021
FDA Releases Guidance for Voluntary Sodium Reductions for Food Industry -
October 18, 2021
GUEST POST: Supporting Teachers and Students Post-COVID -
October 08, 2021
AASA Urges Congress to Maintain School Meal Flexibilities
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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