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 and NASSP Send Critique of Title IX Rule -
October 15, 2021
USDA Responds to AASA's Request to Expand Direct Certification with Medicaid Demonstration Project -
October 15, 2021
IDEA Full Funding Coalition: FY22 Approps Letter -
October 15, 2021
Call-to-Action: Schools Belong in Upcoming Infrastructure Package -
October 15, 2021
Guest Post: Two Ways for States to Support More Thoughtful School District Recovery Plans -
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
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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January 23, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 35: The Cost of Divisive Conflict on School Districts and SuperintendentsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Board Relations, Communications & Public RelationsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Noelle Ellerson Ng interviews Dr. Rachel S. White, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin College of Education about a new report from The Superintendent Lab. -
January 22, 2025
Immigration Supports for School LeadersType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Communications & Public Relations, Community & Family Engagement, Legal MattersResources for educational leaders in preparation of potential increased immigration enforcement efforts. -
January 16, 2025
Immigration Policy and Enforcement in 2025: What Superintendents Should UnderstandType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyImmigration attorney, Mary Kate Fernandez from Adams & Reese, provides guidance to prepare your students and staff in the coming months.
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