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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November 03, 2023
Call to Action: FY24 Appropriations (Again)No, you’re NOT making this up. We are once again applying pressure to Congress to complete their funding work for federal fiscal year 2024 (FY24), federal dollars that will be in your schools for the 2024-25 school year.
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November 02, 2023
The Advocate November 2023: AI, Cyber, and E-Rate, Oh My!We are using this month’s edition of The Advocate to provide a quick recap and update on all things connectivity, student data and privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
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November 02, 2023
White House Releases Executive Order on Artificial IntelligenceEarlier this week, the White House released an executive order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.
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October 27, 2023
Survey Help: Impacts of Superintendent TurnoverAs part of our broader work to better understand and illustrate the reality of today’s superintendents, we are proud to partner with Dr. Rachel S. White.
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October 26, 2023
We Have a Speaker... Now What?After almost three weeks without a Speaker, The House of Representatives elected Congressman Mike Johnson (R-LA) to serve as the chamber's leader. Now what?
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October 25, 2023
AASA Signs Letter Urging Department of Labor to Withdraw Overtime RulemakingEarlier this week, AASA jointed 87 organizations representing private, public, nonprofit, and educational entities sent letters to House and Senate lawmakers.
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October 19, 2023
SETDA Releases Cybersecurity Resource for Rural DistrictsSETDA released a cybersecurity resource focused on small, rural, and under-resourced districts, developed by SETDA's Cybersecurity & Privacy Collaborative.
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October 19, 2023
AASA Signs Amicus Brief in SCOTUS Muldrow CaseAASA joined NSBA and ASBO in an amicus (Friend of the court) brief, for the upcoming Muldrow vs. St. Louis.
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October 19, 2023
4 National Rural Education Groups Support WiFi on WheelsDavid R. Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, was honored to sign AASA onto a joint statement from four national rural education associations supporting today’s FCC vote on Wi-Fi on Wheels proposal.
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October 12, 2023
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Fall Into Planning for Summer 2024 ProgrammingThis is the fifth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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October 04, 2023
The Advocate October 2023: All Things School NutritionThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been busy this year with new rules and regulations for school meal programs. This month, we’re putting everything you need to know about what’s happened and what to expect all in one place.
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September 29, 2023
FY24 Appropriations Update and How a Government Shutdown Impacts SchoolsCongress’s time to fund the government beyond Saturday’s midnight is dwindling.
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September 27, 2023
AASA Joins Other Organizations Asking Department of Labor for More Comment Time on Overtime PlanAASA joined more than 100 business groups in a letter to the US Department of Labor in response to a proposed set of changes to the overtime pay regulations.
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September 26, 2023
USDA Issues Final Rule on CEP EligibilityToday, USDA issued a final rule on changing the eligibility threshold for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The new minimum Identified Student Percentage (ISP) that districts need to participate is 25—brought down from the current 40. This rule will go into effect on October 26, 2023.
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September 26, 2023
USED Protecting Student Privacy: WebinarsAs part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, USED’s Student Privacy Policy Office announced a series of three webinars as part of its three-day National Student Data Security Summit.
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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