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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February 26, 2024
ED Releases Guidance to Support Preschool ExpansionToday, ED released guidance for how states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and schools can use Title I funds to expand access to high-quality preschool for three- and four-year olds in a range of quality settings including schools, Head Start, and community-based organizations.
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February 21, 2024
OCR Releases New Section 504 GuidanceThis week, the Office of Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education released four new resource documents to “inform students with disabilities, and their families and schools, about their legal rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.”
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February 12, 2024
DOE Efficient and Healthy Schools Program For Rural and Underserved DistrictsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has developed the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program to provide 1:1 technical assistance support for rural and underserved schools to improve energy performance and indoor air quality.
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February 08, 2024
AASA Asks Congress to Protect Education Funding in FY24 AppropriationsAASA sent a letter to Congress urging them (again) to protect education investments in FY24.
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February 08, 2024
Guest Post from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN): Class of 2024 Faces FAFSA Hurdles; How Do We Help Them Leap Over?The new FAFSA roll out has been off to a rocky start. Here's what you need to know.
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February 08, 2024
Join Us at the NCE 5K Fun Run/WalkWe’re looking forward to seeing you at this year’s AASA National Conference on Education.
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February 08, 2024
Guest Post: NCES Data and Your DistrictToday’s guest blog post comes from the team at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
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February 07, 2024
IDEA Full Funding Coalition Sends FY24 Letter to CongressAASA is proud to co-chair the IDEA Full Funding Coalition.
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February 07, 2024
FY24 Appropriations UpdateThis update comes from the Committee For Education Funding. AASA is a proud member of the coalition and serves on the CEF Board.
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February 01, 2024
The Advocate February 2024: Advocacy at NCE!AASA's Advocacy Team is excited to see you in San Diego! Here is a breakdown of all the great content we have planned for you.
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January 25, 2024
Cardona Issues New Resource for District and School Leaders on Importance of Safe Firearm StorageToday at a White House town hall that AASA attended, Secretary Cardona and First Lady Jill Biden held a town hall with school principals to elevate the importance of safe firearms storage.
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January 24, 2024
Important Reminder: Additional Time is Available for Districts to Spend Down ESSER IIIAASA has heard from superintendents who would like to extend the timeline for spending ARP dollars and we are excited to share that USED has officially put in place a process for liquidation.
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January 22, 2024
USED Releases National Education Technology PlanEarlier today, USED released its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan.
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January 18, 2024
Ready-to-go Template for Supporting Wi-Fi & Hot Spots in E-RateThis call to action is about Wi-Fi and hotspots for home connectivity, and we’ve set up this blog post to be your one-stop shop to getting your comments filed.
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January 18, 2024
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Planning Engaging EnrichmentThis is the eighth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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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