News & Media

April 04, 2024

Press Release

AASA Announces New Governance Members

Three superintendents from across the country have been elected to the executive committee of AASA.

April 03, 2024

Press Release

AASA Partners with Schooley Mitchell to Boost School Funds through Cost Reduction Initiatives

AASA is pleased to announce its collaboration with Schooley Mitchell (MWBE Certified), North America’s largest consultancy firm specializing in expense reduction strategies. Together, they aim to empower public schools to optimize their budgets and enhance available funds for educational programs.

March 21, 2024

Press Release

AASA-Led Legislation Introduced to Bolster Student Mental Health Services Nationwide

AASA is proud to endorse a U.S. Senate bill introduced today aimed at widening access to competitive mental health grants on behalf of high-need, low-capacity school districts and students in geographically isolated areas.

March 20, 2024

Press Release

15 School Districts Join JED and AASA in Transformational Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program for Pre-K-12 Students

The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA announce the selection of 15 school districts to participate in the District Comprehensive Approach (DCA) pilot, a transformational program that guides districts in improving systems of support for pre-K-12 students’ emotional well-being. Inaugural district cohort members will be at the forefront of learning and leading powerful mental health and suicide prevention practices that will benefit both staff and students.

March 14, 2024

AASA Update, Curriculum & Assessment, News

Excellence in Out-of-School Time Programs: Engage Every Student Recognition Opportunity

The Engage Every Student Recognition Program celebrates non-profits and municipalities collaborating with school districts, delivering high-quality OST programs that address COVID-19 impacts.

February 22, 2024

AASA Update

AASA Welcomes Esteemed Veteran Superintendents to Leadership Network

Kristine A. Gilmore and John Malloy - both former recipients of “Superintendent of the Year” - will join AASA’s Leadership Network.

January 25, 2024

AASA Update

National Superintendent of the Year® Finalists Discuss Top-of-Mind Leadership Issues at Panel Briefing in Washington, D.C.

American Rescue Plan funding, college & career readiness, the educator shortage and legislative advocacy were among key topics covered by AASA’s 2024 National Superintendent of the Year® Finalists as they reflected on recent challenges, opportunities and lessons learned.

January 02, 2024

AASA Update, News

AASA Leadership Academy for Black Educators Applications Now Open!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 AASA Leadership Academy for Black Educators set to kick off in Alexandria, Va. on July 18.