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
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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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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