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
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 -
October 15, 2021
American Superintendent 2020 Decennial Study Now Available -
October 15, 2021
ED Releases Interim Final Rule on American Rescue Plan Funding -
October 15, 2021
USDA Extends School Meal Flexibilities to June 2022 -
October 15, 2021
ASHRAE: Guidance for Re-opening Schools -
October 15, 2021
An American Imperative: A New Vision for Public Schools
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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September 01, 2024
Superintendent as Civic LeaderType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyEmbracing a more realistic, forward-facing role for leadership of public school systems in a politically fragile time. -
September 01, 2024
A Familiar Refrain: Yesterday’s Culture WarsType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAn education historian draws on school controversies of the past 75 years where prominent superintendents found themselves under surprise fire on the job. -
August 09, 2024
Back-to-School: Resources and InspirationType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Board Relations, District & School Operations, Health & WellnessA curated collection of resources to set you on the path to success this new school year.
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