News & Media

February 08, 2024

Press Release

ADVISORY: 2024 National Superintendent of the Year® to be Announced Feb. 15 During AASA’s National Conference on Education

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, will announce the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year® during the organization’s National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.

February 06, 2024

Press Release

AASA, University of La Verne Announce New Partnership to Bolster Educational Leadership Opportunities for K-12 School District Leaders

In an effort to support our nation’s school district leadership, AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and the Southern California-based University of La Verne are partnering to create new pathways of skill-building, networking and collaborations. Additionally, the historic La Verne campus will serve as the premier West Coast location for AASA-affiliated professional development and organizational meetings.

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.

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.

October 03, 2023

AASA Update

Now Open: AASA Superintendent Salary & Benefits Survey

Complete the survey by November 10, 2023 to help AASA continue our mission of supporting school leaders and tracking critical data on your behalf.

September 08, 2023

AASA Update, Access & Opportunity, Technology & AI

Helping Kids Mini Grant Applications Now Open

AASA and Sourcewell are looking for applications to the 2024 Mini Grants program, for which a total of $42,000 in grants of $3,500 each will be given to 12 AASA member public school districts.