Advocacy & Policy Resources
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November 16, 2023
PEP Talk Episode 25: Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Survey ReportType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Rural CommunitiesOn this special episode of PEP Talk, producer Kat Sturdevant interviews AASA policy analyst Tara Thomas all about rural schools and the findings in the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Survey Report released on November 15, 2023. -
October 19, 2023
PEP Talk Episode 24: Student & Child PrivacyType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, School Safety & CybersecurityAASA's Advocacy team interviews Amelia Vance, chief counsel, and Morgan Leftwich, project director from AASA's Student & Child Privacy Center to get us up to speed about current privacy laws, the landscape, and more! -
September 21, 2023
PEP Talk Episode 23: Congressional AppropriationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsAASA's Advocacy team interviews Sarah Abernathy, executive director of the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) about how education funding is procured in Congress, how a budget is set, and outlooks for FY2024. -
October 02, 2023
PEP Talk (Public Education Policy) PodcastType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyKeeping you up-to-date on public education policy issues affecting school leaders and their communities -
August 23, 2023
School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsAASA surveyed district leaders about how they're using American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal COVID-19 relief funding to address pandemic-related student learning recovery. -
July 25, 2023
The School Administrator’s Title IX Gameplan for the New School YearType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyLearn how school districts can be prepared to implement Title IX in the 23-24 school year. -
July 05, 2023
The Praying Football Coach Supreme Court Decision: Five Implications for School AdministratorsType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsGuidance about how to respond to this seminal case by concluding with five implications of the Court’s decision. -
July 05, 2023
School Board Members' Beliefs About State Education Policymaking and PolicymakersType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis study's results could provide insights into how school boards serving underrepresented students mobilize to advance their policy goals and exercise their power as policymaking and policy-influencing bodies. -
June 06, 2023
The New Medicaid Rules for SchoolsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyUnderstanding the Historic, New Guide to Revamp Medicaid Billing in School Districts -
April 11, 2023
The Portrait of a SuperintendentType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsA Deep Dive into the Demographic Data from AASA 2022-23 Superintendent Salary and Benefit Survey -
March 15, 2023
CALL TO ACTION: Submit comments on the proposed updates to the school nutrition standards.Type:Sample/Template Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Health & WellnessOn February 3, USDA released a proposal to update the school nutrition standards to align with the 2020 Dietary Guidelines. It is critical that USDA hears the superintendent perspective on how these standards will impact their districts. -
March 08, 2023
Fully Funding IDEA InvoicesType:Sample/Template Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityReady to advocate for IDEA full funding? We've created these helpful invoices for you to fill out for your district. -
January 26, 2023
Using Data: Where to Start?Type:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsA how-to for school and district leaders to use data to their advantage. -
January 05, 2023
Obtaining Parental Consent to Bill MedicaidType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Health & WellnessIn December, AASA, along with the National Alliance for Medicaid in Education (NAME) and the Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) surveyed district leaders and school-based Medicaid leads at the LEA and ESA level to better understand the impact of the U.S. Department of Education’s current parental consent regulation on the school-based Medicaid program. -
December 20, 2022
AASA Quarterly Federal Policy Update - WinterType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAASA members will be walked through the latest federal funding and policy changes, including the upcoming SCOTUS case Perez v. Sturgis; December USDOE ESSER FAQ; and leadership changes in Congress. -
December 06, 2022
Earmarks 101: A New Funding Opportunity for Your DistrictType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsLearn about the Congressional earmarks process and how district leaders can lobby for new, additional funding for PK-12 projects in their schools. -
September 12, 2022
What’s Going On With Educator Shortages?Type:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsThis survey reflects real-time feedback from those doing the hiring and aimed to look at the vacancy rates of both instructional and non-instructional positions. -
October 11, 2022
AASA Quarterly Federal Policy Update - FallType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAASA’s Director of Advocacy, Sasha Pudelski, will walk AASA members through the latest federal funding and policy changes -
October 06, 2022
Re-thinking the Poverty Indicators in the Education SystemType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Health & WellnessA series of webinars to set foundational knowledge on Free and Reduced Price Meal data and other existing indicators, their flaws, and possibilities for moving forward. -
September 28, 2022
Back-to-school Spotlights: ESSER Spending and Evaluation BrightspotsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsThe Back-to-school spotlight: ESSER Spending and Evaluation Brightspots webinar will cover the state of ESSER spending as of this fall and a series of important characteristics to look for in the plans and programs rolling out during this school year
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AASA's policy and advocacy blog, with up-to-date information about activities in Washington, DC.
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May 21, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—A Countdown ChecklistThis is the twelfth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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May 20, 2024
FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USEDWe're publishing additional resources from USED to assist with FAFSA completion in your districts.
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May 20, 2024
AASA and NCAN Publish FAFSA/Summer Melt GuideAASA and NCAN have published a new recommendations guide to prevent the summer melt and keep this year's seniors on track for FAFSA completion.
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