News & Media

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.

December 18, 2023

Press Release

Finalists Named for AASA’s 2024 National Superintendent of the Year®

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year®. The finalists include Joe Gothard (Minn.), Martha Salazar-Zamora (Texas), Kimberly Rizzo Saunders (N.H.) and Frederick Williams (Ga.).

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.

October 05, 2023

AASA Update

Schools, Colleges, Encouraged to Prepare for Student Aid Changes

In response to legislation enacted by the federal lawmakers, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is getting its first major overhaul in 40 years with the intent of streamlining the application process and making it easier for more students to complete it.

October 05, 2023

AASA Update

AASA President Gladys Cruz to Host New AASA Podcast

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is excited to launch a new podcast, The Future-Driven Leader with the AASA President. The program will be hosted by Gladys Cruz, the 2023-24 president of AASA and superintendent of Questar III BOCES in Castleton, N.Y.