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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May 07, 2024
OCR Releases New Guidance on Title IVToday, the Biden administration released new OCR guidance to help school leaders navigate what constitutes antisemitic discrimination of students and other Title VI violations.
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May 06, 2024
FAFSA Resources from USEDIn addition to the FAFSA resources published last week, we are posting more from the U.S. Department of Education to assist districts.
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May 06, 2024
Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMAThis blog post is cross posted from the team at the AASA Student and Child Privacy Center/PIPC.
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May 02, 2024
Additional Resources for FAFSA CompletionWe have a myriad resources from USED for schools, educators, families and students, as well as engaged in direct Q&A with members to address specific situations and provide additional feedback.
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May 01, 2024
AASA Sends FY25 Funding Priorities to CongressToday, AASA sent a letter to Congressional appropriations leadership outlining our funding priorities.
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April 30, 2024
The Advocate May 2024: April Was a Regulatory FrenzyThis month's edition of The Advocate is all about the regulatory frenzy at federal agencies.
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April 25, 2024
New AI Policy Resource and WebinarLeading education and policy organizations in the TeachAI initiative (including AASA) have released a new resource for educators and leaders to address AI in teaching and learning.
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April 25, 2024
Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule: What It Means for DistrictsEarlier this week, the Department of Labor issued its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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April 24, 2024
USDA Releases Final Rule on Child Nutrition StandardsUSDA has released the final rule on child nutrition standards. Here's what you need to know.
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April 19, 2024
PSLF and TEACH Grant Servicer ChangeThe Dept. of Education is making changes to the servicing of PSLF and TEACH grants that may impact some educators.
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April 19, 2024
New Title IX Regulations Finalized- Effective Aug 1The U.S. Department of Education released revisions to Title IX on April 19, 2024. The amended Title IX regulations, which will be effective on August 1, 2024.
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April 16, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—Creating Connections with Students and FamiliesThis is the eleventh installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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April 16, 2024
AASA Joins National Organizations Endorsing COPPA 2.0AASA is pleased to endorse COPPA 2.0, as introduced by Senator Markey and others.
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April 15, 2024
AASA Co-Hosts School Safety Briefing on Capitol HillOn Thursday, AASA was proud to co-sponsor “Smart School Safety: How Schools and Congress Can Maximize Investments for Kids” along with Sandy Hook Promise and the National Association of School Psychologists.
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April 15, 2024
FAFSA Office HoursAs part of the FAFSA Week of Action (April 15 - 19), USED invites you to join USED staff for an office hours session for counselors, principals, school administrators, and school board members.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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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. -
June 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 31: The 2024 Title IX RegulationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, EthicsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews Holly McIntush, partner at Thompson & Horton LLP and Jackie Gharapour Wernz, partner at ECR Solutions LLC, two powerhouse Title IX experts about the recently released Title IX regulations. -
May 31, 2024
The Superintendent's Guide to the 2024 Title IX RulesType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & PolicyUse this guide to help your school district team prepare to comply with the new requirements and to prevent and address sex discrimination and harassment.
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