News & Media

January 30, 2024

Press Release

K-12 Leaders to Gather in San Diego for AASA’s 2024 National Conference on Education

Thousands of superintendents and district administrators as well as scores of advocates for public education from across the country are gathering at the 2024 National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif., Feb. 15-17, hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

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.

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.