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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February 07, 2024
FY24 Appropriations UpdateThis update comes from the Committee For Education Funding. AASA is a proud member of the coalition and serves on the CEF Board.
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February 01, 2024
The Advocate February 2024: Advocacy at NCE!AASA's Advocacy Team is excited to see you in San Diego! Here is a breakdown of all the great content we have planned for you.
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January 25, 2024
Cardona Issues New Resource for District and School Leaders on Importance of Safe Firearm StorageToday at a White House town hall that AASA attended, Secretary Cardona and First Lady Jill Biden held a town hall with school principals to elevate the importance of safe firearms storage.
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January 24, 2024
Important Reminder: Additional Time is Available for Districts to Spend Down ESSER IIIAASA has heard from superintendents who would like to extend the timeline for spending ARP dollars and we are excited to share that USED has officially put in place a process for liquidation.
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January 22, 2024
USED Releases National Education Technology PlanEarlier today, USED released its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan.
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January 18, 2024
Ready-to-go Template for Supporting Wi-Fi & Hot Spots in E-RateThis call to action is about Wi-Fi and hotspots for home connectivity, and we’ve set up this blog post to be your one-stop shop to getting your comments filed.
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January 18, 2024
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Planning Engaging EnrichmentThis is the eighth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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January 09, 2024
NCE Run Fun/Walk: Join Me on the Embarcadero!I interrupt our regularly scheduled policy content for this fun fitness opportunity at NCE.
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January 05, 2024
USDA Releases Interim Final Rule on Summer EBT and Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural AreasOn December 29, 2023, USDA released an Interim Final Rule on two new(ish) programs aimed to address summer hunger.
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January 05, 2024
The Advocate January 2024: What You Can Expect This YearAs we head into 2024 and a major election year, this month’s edition of The Advocate is a summary of everything that could impact K-12 leaders in the year ahead.
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December 21, 2023
ESSER in Action in Massachusetts: Berkley- A Community of CareAASA, 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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December 20, 2023
FTC Issues Proposed Rule on COPPAThis blog post is cross posted from the team at the AASA Student and Child Privacy Center/PIPC.
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December 12, 2023
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Planning Summer Learning that Works for EducatorsThis is the seventh installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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December 08, 2023
AASA Endorses New Bipartisan School Safety LegislationAASA was excited to help craft and endorse new bipartisan school safety legislation called the Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs (PLAN) for School Safety Act (H.R. 6613).
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December 06, 2023
The Advocate December 2023: Critical Funding for Rural SchoolsThis month, we are focusing on two federal programs that are critical for rural schools across the country: Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) and the Secure Rural Schools (SRS).
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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