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
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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October 24, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 33: Education in the 2024 ElectionType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant deep dives the role of education in the 2024 presidential election with Jonathan Voss, partner at Lake Research Partners, a national public opinion and political strategy research firm. -
October 22, 2024
A New Education Vision for the 2025-29 AdministrationType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsRecommendations for how the next administration can dramatically improve educational outcomes, reduce educational inequities and ensure the students in our schools today are able to excel in an increasingly competitive global workforce. -
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.
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