Health and Hunger through the Lens of Race, Ethnicity and Culture

AASA has always seen feeding hungry children at school as a leadership issue and has always viewed health, hunger relief, chronic conditions and their relationships to learning and achievement through and equity lens. These are the words of parents, students, school system leaders and other administrators that reflect the impact of race, ethnicity and culture on health and hunger.

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Registration Now Open — 2020 National Conference on Education

It's time to book your hotel and register for AASA's 2020 National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.! Secure your first choice hotel and lock-in our lowest registration rate at http://nce.aasa.org.

School Administrator: Critical Conversations in Education

AASA’s latest magazine issue examines school leaders’ efforts to tackle inequitable practices and to better engage with their communities through home visits by school staff and the formation of community partnership schools.

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School Administrator Extras

A 3-minute video, tied to AASA’s August magazine issue, features Roberto Padilla, superintendent in Newburgh, N.Y., on his district’s equity mission.

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Superintendent Leadership for School Breakfast

With funding from the Walmart Foundation since 2011, AASA has provided funding and technical assistance to 30 districts over four cohorts, feeding more than 400,000 students. We feature four superintendents here, a representative of each cohort, sharing their thoughts on the importance of school breakfast to student success.

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AASA Magazine Honored with Two New National Awards

AASA's School Administrator magazine and the 2019 edition of Conference Daily Online earned top awards in the National School Public Relations Association's 2019 Awards program recognizing publications and digital media.

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association advocates for equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education, and develops and supports school system leaders.

Leaders Matter Campaign

AASA, The School Superintendents Association has launched its Leaders Matter campaign to showcase school districts where the exemplary leadership of the superintendent has resulted in meaningful, measurable outcomes for the schools, students and communities they serve. Learn more.

School Safety and Crisis Planning Toolkit

This toolkit comprised of a set of online resources to assist school districts before, during and after a crisis. This package features a myriad of resources as well as a select group of safety leaders throughout the U.S. who are ready to provide peer-to-peer guidance about a variety of crises, including shootings, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, suicides and other major disruptions that come without notice. Learn more.

I Love Public Education Campaign

The campaign is designed to facilitate deliberate conversations and strong, meaningful actions on the efforts to bolster our schools to best support the students they serve. Learn more.

Membership

AASA members receive all AASA benefits and services, including legal support program, member discounts, eligibility to vote and to hold elected office and more. Learn more.

Policy and Advocacy

AASA represents the dreams, educational expertise and concerns of nearly 10,000 local school system leaders to the three branches of the federal government. Learn more.

Professional Learning

AASA is committed to delivering effective professional learning and encourages the use of Standards for Professional Learning, as a guide for developing opportunities that lead to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results. Learn more.

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AASA, Howard University to Host 5th Annual Urban Superintendents Academy Conference

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and Howard University will host the fifth annual Urban Superintendents Academy Conference on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town Hotel in Alexandria, Va.

Half of Teachers Surveyed Have Seriously Considered Leaving Profession, Latest PDK Poll Finds

"There is a national crisis in the teaching profession, the most important profession in the country, and it’s time for Americans to come to grips with what this means for the long-term health of our nation," said Josh Starr, chief executive officer of PDK International.

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AASA, NAESP Launch National Aspiring Principals Academy

Led by the two groups, the National Aspiring Principals Academy is a highly engaging, year-long professional learning experience. The goal of the academy is to produce transformational principals rather than traditional building managers. Graduates of the academy should be well equipped to lead 21st century schools with creativity, vision and a commitment to equity and excellence.

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AASA Statement on El Paso, Dayton Shootings

"AASA will continue to support the leadership of our school systems that have been affected by these horrific incidents, and the surrounding communities in which they’re located. The children in these areas as well as the children in every community in our nation have the right to live, grow and learn in safe environments," said Daniel A. Domenech, AASA executive director.

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AASA and U.S. Dept. of Labor Partner to Launch Apprenticeship Awareness Program

“Apprenticeships are an underutilized educational and workforce strategy with exceptional potential for all students,” said Daniel A. Domenech, executive director, AASA.

Champions of Digital Innovation in K-12 Meet in Tennessee's Wilson County Schools

Superintendents and other school system leaders who are committed to expanding dynamic digital environments in our classrooms are meeting at Wilson County Schools in Lebanon, Tenn., July 25-27, for the second Digital Consortium meeting of the year.

Get Network Strong: AASA Leadership Network

The AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success, innovation and growth, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what's next. We are the largest, most diverse network of superintendents and aspiring superintendents in America. Passionate and committed, the AASA Leadership Network connects education leaders to the professional learning, leadership development, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact.