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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

May 09, 2023
Resources on Implementing Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas
Our friends at No Kid Hungry have developed resources to help eligible districts and community based organizations implement non-congregate meal service in rural areas.
May 05, 2023
AASA Submits Comments on Proposed Update to the School Nutrition Standards
Our comments expressed deep concerns with the impact of the proposed standards on the palatability of school meals and therefore student participation in school meal programs.
May 05, 2023
The Advocate May 2023 - Detailing the Debt Ceiling Debate
As we kick off May, the ticking policy time bomb getting all the attention in Washington D.C. is the debt ceiling.
May 03, 2023
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)
This guest blog post was written by AASA President-Elect 2022-23 Gladys Cruz about leveraging ARP dollars for afterschool or summer programs.
April 28, 2023
Dept of Ed Seeking Recommendations for Nominees to Serve Regional Agency Committees for Educational Needs
Secretary Cardona is seeking recommendations for nominees to serve on Regional Advisory Committees, (RACs).
April 28, 2023
Student Data and Privacy Testimony at Congressional Hearing
Amelia Vance, director of AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center, testified before the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
April 26, 2023
Apply by May 26: New School Nutrition Grant Program for Small and Rural Districts
The Healthy Meal Incentives Grant Program for small and rural school food authorities (SFAs) is now open. Deadline to apply is May 26.
April 20, 2023
Education Groups Call on Congress To Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoid Education Cuts
April 19, 2023
AASA Responds to Senate Request for Information About Education Sciences Reform Act
AASA sent a letter, joint between its advocacy team and the Student and Child Privacy Center, providing information about improving federal education research.
April 17, 2023
Funds for 3 Federal School Safety Grants Still Available
There’s still time to apply for three U.S. Department of Justice school safety grants!
April 14, 2023
GUEST POST: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic…And Relationship Health Education?
This guest blog post is brought to you by Amy S. Crumbaugh, director of Learning and Evaluation at the One Love Foundation.
April 13, 2023
ED Issues Two New Guidance Docs on FERPA
The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office issued two guidance documents to school officials to remind them of their obligations to protect student privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
April 06, 2023
ED Issues Proposed Title IX Regulation for Transgender Students Athletic Participation
Today, the U.S. Department of Education released its proposed regulation on eligibility for male and female athletic teams under Title IX.
April 06, 2023
Education Department Inviting Applications for Improving Pre-Employment Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities
Applications are now open through the Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration.
April 04, 2023
The Advocate April 2023 - HR5, FERPA and PPRA
This month's edition of the Advocate focuses on House Republicans approving their signature K-12 initiative The Parents Bill of Rights (HR5).

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