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 21, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—A Countdown ChecklistThis is the twelfth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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May 20, 2024
FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USEDWe're publishing additional resources from USED to assist with FAFSA completion in your districts.
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May 20, 2024
AASA and NCAN Publish FAFSA/Summer Melt GuideAASA and NCAN have published a new recommendations guide to prevent the summer melt and keep this year's seniors on track for FAFSA completion.
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May 17, 2024
AASA Hosting Series of Calls on FAFSA with USEDPlease join The Department of Education and AASA for a FAFSA briefing with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
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May 15, 2024
AASA Signs Letter Asking Department of Labor to Delay Implementation of New Overtime RuleOn May 9, AASA joined 87 other employer organizations on a letter to DOL urging them to delay until September 1, 2024, implementation of the first increase to the minimum salary threshold in its new overtime final rule.
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May 14, 2024
AASA Weighs in on Three Student Privacy/Mental Health BillsThe Senate Commerce committee is taking a series of actions on three different bills related to student data and privacy and social media. We have responded to all three.
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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.
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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