The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
The Leading Edge, AASA's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.
Topics include new or proposed regulations and federal policies, federal funding updates and opportunities, advocacy resources and more.
Latest Posts
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September 25, 2023
ESSER in Action in New Hartford: A Community Rich in History in New York State’s Mohawk ValleyAASA, The School Superintendents Association, is launching a series, ESSER in Action, highlighting how COVID-19 relief funds are making an impact across the country.
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September 21, 2023
CALL TO ACTION: FY24 AppropriationsIn the ultimate game of ‘will they or won’t they’, we once again find ourselves with a Congress that is unable to reliably complete its only Constitutionally-required task: funding the government.
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September 19, 2023
Forward Progress on ARP LiquidationYesterday, ED released a letter to States advising them that they would begin the process of allowing States to apply for late liquidation funds this fall.
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September 19, 2023
AASA ARP Committee ResourcesAASA’s ARP committee convened during the COVID pandemic to be a voice from the field about districts were doing and needed in response to COVID.
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September 14, 2023
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September 14, 2023
USED Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Supporting Students Experiencing HomelessnessUSED Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs Adam Schott wrote a Dear Colleague letter to Chief State School Officers with recommendations for the use of ARP funds to support students experiencing homelessness.
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September 12, 2023
AASA Joins ASBO and NSBA in Letter on Health InsuranceAASA joined ASBO and NSBA in a joint letter responding to a recent proposal from HHS, DOL and Treasury.
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September 08, 2023
Town Hall Event on Personnel Shortages in Special Education -
September 08, 2023
Biden Administration Releases Proposed Changes to Overtime RuleEarlier this month, the Department of Labor released its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking altering the overtime pay regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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August 31, 2023
Guest Post: Food - The Most Essential School SupplyThis guest blog post is brought to you by Laura Hatch, Senior Director of Policy & Partnerships at FoodCorps
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August 30, 2023
USDA Webinar: Child Nutrition Updates for Education StakeholdersJoin AASA, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other education partners on Friday, September 15 at 1:00p.m. ET to learn how districts can support successful implementation of new programs to ensure students have access to the meals they need all year around.
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August 28, 2023
The Advocate September 2023: School District Spending of the American Rescue Plan ReportOne of the pillars of AASA’s advocacy on behalf of superintendents is its commitment to always represent the views of the organization’s members no matter if they’re good, bad or ugly on Capitol Hill.
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August 25, 2023
USDA Publishes Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final RuleOn Wednesday, August 23, USDA published a final rule on program integrity to ensure that child nutrition programs are properly operated and managed to protect federal funds and taxpayer dollars.
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August 24, 2023
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Summer’s Almost Over: What Next?This is the fourth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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August 17, 2023
Biden Administration Launches School Safety Awareness CampaignThe Biden administration wants to make school safety a top priority as classes resume across the country.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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October 02, 2024
Leadership Edge Walking in Zones and Times of TensionType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis article explores the relevance of Heifetz and Linsky's Leadership on the Line for school leaders. It emphasizes the need for legal literacy to help educators navigate political and cultural tensions while fostering collaboration and maintaining educational integrity. -
October 02, 2024
Connecting the Courtroom to the Classroom: How Educators Can Claim Their Agency through Legal LiteracyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis article highlights the challenges educators face due to changing laws and legal precedents. It suggests that increasing educators' legal literacy can empower them to confidently pursue their goals within the law. -
September 19, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 32: School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant discusses the newest edition of the American Rescue Plan Report with Sasha Pudelski, Director of Advocacy at AASA, just in time for the ESSER obligation deadline.
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