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 14, 2021
Detailed Explanation of the K-12 Funding Request in the American Rescue Plan -
October 14, 2021
Budget Analysis: Fully Fund IDEA 2021 -
October 14, 2021
Updated P-EBT Implementation Guidance for States -
October 14, 2021
House Democrats Propose $466 Billion to Help Schools Crippled by Virus -
October 14, 2021
USED Guidance on Collecting Average Daily Attendance -
October 14, 2021
USDA NPRM: Restoration of Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Flexibilities -
October 14, 2021
ED Releases New Guidance on ELP Assessments -
October 14, 2021
Biden Issues National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness -
October 14, 2021
New Guidance: USDA Meal Waivers & FRPL
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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