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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March 10, 2022
AASA Joins Statement Call for Congress to Extend Child Nutrition Waivers -
March 10, 2022
Advocacy Win on Synthetic Nicotine e-Cigarettes -
March 10, 2022
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Expands Distance Learning Program to Underserved Rural Communities -
March 09, 2022
AASA Summary and Response to FY22 Omnibus -
March 09, 2022
IDEA Funding Coalition Co-Chairs Respond to FY22 Omnibus -
March 08, 2022
Spread The Word: Child Tax Credit Outreach Resources -
March 03, 2022
Biden Administration Releases National COVID Preparedness Plan -
March 03, 2022
U.S. Innovation and Competition Act & the America Competes Act -
March 02, 2022
The Advocate March 2022: The Legislative Agenda -
March 01, 2022
Conversation with Secretary Cardona and CDC about New Guidance -
March 01, 2022
New LPI Blog on The Federal Role in Tackling Teacher Shortages -
March 01, 2022
ICYMI: AASA Advocacy Federal Policy Update at NCE (Recap) -
February 25, 2022
CDC Revises COVID Masking Guidance for Schools, Clarifies Mask Mandate on Buses -
February 24, 2022
CALL-TO- ACTION: Tell Congress to Extend USDA’s Waiver Authority -
February 24, 2022
CDC Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Interval Guidance and Compiled School Resources
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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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.
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