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
An American Imperative: A New Vision for Public Schools -
October 15, 2021
The Advocate: April 2021 -
October 15, 2021
K12 School Facilities Belong in National Infrastructure Stimulus -
October 15, 2021
Letter to USED: Recommendations to Improve Rural Education Outreach -
October 15, 2021
AASA American Rescue Plan Webinars -
October 15, 2021
Letter from Deputy Assistant Secretary Samuel on School Staff Vaccination Program -
October 15, 2021
State Estimates on ARP IDEA grant funds -
October 15, 2021
AASA Leads Letter Urging Expediency in Developing Kids Vaccines -
October 15, 2021
America Rescue Plan: USED Fact Sheet and State Allocations -
October 15, 2021
Guest Blog: CCSSO Resources -
October 15, 2021
American Rescue Plan Summary Memo -
October 15, 2021
AASA Supports American Rescue Plan, Highlights Policy Concerns -
October 15, 2021
March Advocate: 2021 AASA Legislative Agenda -
October 15, 2021
AASA Releases 2020-21 Superintendent Salary Study -
October 15, 2021
AASA and 18 other National Education Groups Urge Passage of FY21 Budget Reconciliation Package
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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September 09, 2024
School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsAASA surveyed district leaders about how they're using American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal COVID-19 relief funding to address pandemic-related student learning recovery. -
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.
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