News & Media

March 20, 2024

Press Release

15 School Districts Join JED and AASA in Transformational Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program for Pre-K-12 Students

The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA announce the selection of 15 school districts to participate in the District Comprehensive Approach (DCA) pilot, a transformational program that guides districts in improving systems of support for pre-K-12 students’ emotional well-being. Inaugural district cohort members will be at the forefront of learning and leading powerful mental health and suicide prevention practices that will benefit both staff and students.

March 18, 2024

Press Release

AASA’s Early Learning Cohort to Highlight Best Practices for Nation’s Young Learners

Superintendents and other school system leaders enacting meaningful change to support and prepare their districts for success in early childhood education are gathering in Georgia, March 20-22 for the 2024 Spring Early Learning Cohort meeting, hosted by AASA.

March 13, 2024

Press Release

AASA Releases 2023-24 Superintendent Salary Study

AASA released its annual Superintendent Salary and Benefits Study. Nearly nine out of 10 (88%) superintendents say they intend to be the superintendent in their current school district next year is among the study's key findings.

March 12, 2024

Press Release

Minnesota Superintendent David Law to be Named AASA President-elect

David Law, superintendent of the Minnetonka Public School District in Minnetonka, Minn., has been elected as the 2024-25 president-elect of AASA.

May 21, 2024

AASA Update

Mental Health Awareness: A Top Priority at California’s San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Nearly 150 school system leaders from across the country were able to get a firsthand look at the wide-ranging scope of work underway to support student well-being at the San Ramon Unified School District (SRVUSD) in Danville, Calif.

May 17, 2024

AASA Update, Ethics

AASA Magazine Captures Silver in National Publication Contest

School Administrator magazine’s Ethical Educator column has been named the National Silver Winner in the 2024 Azbee Awards of Excellence competition in the regular department category.

May 07, 2024

AASA Update, Advocacy & Policy, Health & Wellness

Action Alert: CARE for Student Mental Health Act

Contact your senators to support the CARE for Student Mental Health Act

May 02, 2024

AASA Update, Equity, Leadership Development

Clear Paths, Bright Futures, No Limits: Family Engagement at Niles Township High School District 219

Niles Township High School District 219 recently hosted AASA’s Authentic Family Engagement Summit and the district prioritizes welcoming diverse families into the educational journey to ensure an authentic and inclusive experience for all.