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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June 27, 2024
AASA Joins 1000+ in FY25 Letter to CongressAASA joined more than 1,000 groups in a joint letter to Congress, calling on the legislative bodies to move on FY25 appropriations.
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June 27, 2024
AASA Sends Letter to House Opposing Cuts to EducationLast night, AASA sent a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education urging them to reject the FY25 proposal that drastically cuts education funding.
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June 26, 2024
Join Us at AASA's Legislative ConferenceA national perspective can boost your local school district. Join us from July 9 - 11 in Washington, DC!
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June 20, 2024
Districts Recognized for Out of School Time ExcellenceOn July 16, the 2024 Engage Every Student Summit will be held at the MLK Library in Washington, DC to acknowledge Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions.
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June 20, 2024
NEW Suite of Resources on Privacy Laws: PPRA, FERPA and more!The team of the AASA Student and Child Privacy Center just released a set of resources designed to support superintendents in implementation of and compliance with a set of privacy laws.
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June 17, 2024
AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center: New ResourcesAASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center works closely with the Public Interest Privacy Center, who recently released a report with guidance on crafting and evaluating effective student privacy legislation.
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June 17, 2024
Guest Post: Title IX- Navigating Delays from State Lawsuit VictoriesLast week was just the beginning of litigation on the 2024 Title IX rules, which are set to go into effect on August 1. Where do we stand now?
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June 13, 2024
AASA Urges Department of Labor to Delay Implementation of OT RuleAASA joined 95 other national organizations in a letter to DOL's Wage and Hour Division.
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June 11, 2024
AASA Joins School and Library Groups in Amicus Supporting E-RateAASA joined 10 other national organizations in an amicus brief, responding to the Molak v FCC case in the fifth circuit.
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June 06, 2024
The Advocate June 2024: All is NOT Calm, but Will Be Alright; Congress and Student PrivacyIt has been a busy six weeks on Capitol Hill as it relates to legislating student privacy.
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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.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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November 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 34: The E-Rate SagaType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant gets into the weeds on the current saga of the FCC's Universal Service Fund and E-Rate with Jon Bernstein, an education technology and telecommunications lobbyist and president of Bernstein Strategy Group. -
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.
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