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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October 15, 2021
The Advocate June 2021: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Education -
October 15, 2021
Biden Budget Released Today -
October 15, 2021
How School Leaders Can Help Children with Disabilities -
October 15, 2021
ED ESSER-GEER Use Of Funds Guidance Is Out! -
October 15, 2021
AASA-LCSC Requests More Flexibility re ARP Timelines -
October 15, 2021
AASA Priorities For CNR -
October 15, 2021
Use of Funds and Upcoming Deadlines for ARP -
October 15, 2021
New Q&A on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment -
October 15, 2021
School Infrastructure Letter: 17 Organizations Urge Congress to Pass the Reopen and Rebuild America's Schools Act -
October 15, 2021
FCC to Launch Connectivity Fund Program -
October 15, 2021
AASA Sends Medicaid Direct Certification Letter to USDA -
October 15, 2021
Reinvesting and Rebounding: Where the Evidence Points for Accelerating Learning -
October 15, 2021
The Advocate May 2021: Bring On the Broadband: Connectivity Post-COVID -
October 15, 2021
Education Funding and Policy Details in American Families Plan -
October 15, 2021
AASA Comments on EANS Program Implementation
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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June 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 31: The 2024 Title IX RegulationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, EthicsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews Holly McIntush, partner at Thompson & Horton LLP and Jackie Gharapour Wernz, partner at ECR Solutions LLC, two powerhouse Title IX experts about the recently released Title IX regulations. -
May 31, 2024
The Superintendent's Guide to the 2024 Title IX RulesType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & PolicyUse this guide to help your school district team prepare to comply with the new requirements and to prevent and address sex discrimination and harassment. -
May 16, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 30: The New Nutrition RegulationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Health & WellnessOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant welcomes back Tara Thomas, AASA policy analyst, to discuss the changes and updates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the school nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
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