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
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 -
October 14, 2021
AASA Statement to Guidance Released by the CDC and Ed. Dept. on Reopening Schools -
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
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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October 02, 2024
Leadership Edge Walking in Zones and Times of TensionType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis article explores the relevance of Heifetz and Linsky's Leadership on the Line for school leaders. It emphasizes the need for legal literacy to help educators navigate political and cultural tensions while fostering collaboration and maintaining educational integrity. -
October 02, 2024
Connecting the Courtroom to the Classroom: How Educators Can Claim Their Agency through Legal LiteracyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis article highlights the challenges educators face due to changing laws and legal precedents. It suggests that increasing educators' legal literacy can empower them to confidently pursue their goals within the law. -
September 19, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 32: School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant discusses the newest edition of the American Rescue Plan Report with Sasha Pudelski, Director of Advocacy at AASA, just in time for the ESSER obligation deadline.
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