Advocacy & Policy Resources
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October 01, 2016
My Doubled-Sided Life in State AdvocacyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyBeing a politically savvy superintendent isn’t difficult. Just do what you do best — educate legislators. -
September 01, 2016
One Superintendent’s Presidential Campaign PlatformType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyInspired to act by what she was hearing promised by the main party candidates, the author shares her own 11 action measures for K-12 education. -
March 01, 2016
Skepticism Falls to a Rare Bipartisan ActType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe role of AASA, backed importantly by its state associations, in pulling off a long-overdue reauthorization by Congress. -
September 01, 2015
The Obstacles Deterring Gifted EducationType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyState policies and minimal federal funding can hinder, but school systems have the capacity to adopt practices to better serve their brightest students, according to the co-authors of Failing Our Brightest Kids. -
April 01, 2013
Rethinking the Special Education Due Process SystemType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Curriculum & AssessmentA proposal for the next reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
The Leading Edge Blog
AASA's policy and advocacy blog, with up-to-date information about activities in Washington, DC.
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December 21, 2024
Appropriations Update - December 2025Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown. Here's what's next.
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December 19, 2024
AASA Executive Director David Schuler Named to USAC BoardToday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel named 8 members to the USAC board of directors, including AASA Executive Director David R. Schuler.
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December 18, 2024
Privacy Update: The Powerful (but Little) Bill That Almost Was, but Won’t Be (For Now)Sen Markey today released a statement lamenting the inability of Congress to pass COPPA 2.0.
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