News & Media

January 18, 2024

Press Release

AASA Announces New Committee to Enhance Advocacy Work with Federal Agencies and Congress

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the organization that serves as the premier voice on Capitol Hill on behalf of school system leadership, is pleased to unveil the School District Attorney Committee (SDAC) an initiative created to enhance its work to shape federal education policy and provide additional legal resources for superintendents and their teams.

January 09, 2024

Press Release

Champions for Educational Equity to Receive AASA Humanitarian Award

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award, an annual recognition of education leaders committed to the advancement and mentorship of women and people of color, and/or addressing social justice issues among children and adults in schools.

January 08, 2024

Press Release

AASA Awards ‘Mini Grants’ to School Districts Across the Nation

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced today the recipients of the 2024 Helping Kids Mini Grants, a program funded by AASA, and supported by its government cooperative procurement partner, Sourcewell.

January 05, 2024

Press Release

ADVISORY: 2024 National Superintendent of the Year® Finalists to Discuss Critical Education Issues at National Press Club

The four finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year® will participate in a panel discussion on current trends in education Thursday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. (ET), at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

November 07, 2023

AASA Update, Health & Wellness

Seeking Applications - AASA Virtual Mental Wellness Collaborative

AASA is seeking four districts to be a part of virtual collaborative to share best practices in mental wellness and positive youth development.

November 06, 2023

AASA Update, News, Sourcewell

Sourcewell Awards New Sports Equipment-Related Contracts

Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new sports equipment-related contracts. The contracts cover things like scoreboards, digital displays, video boards, lighting solutions, equipment and more.

October 17, 2023

AASA Update

Seeking Candidates for AASA's Presidential Election

Now accepting applications for the next AASA president-elect

October 11, 2023

AASA Update, Early Learning, News

New America Brief: The Impact of Strong District Leadership in Early Childhood

This comprehensive report by New America delves into the critical role of strong district leadership in early childhood education.