Advocacy & Policy Resources
Resources to help you make sense of the complex issues surrounding education policy and to support you in advocating for equitable access to high-quality public education for all.
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March 17, 2023
CALL TO ACTION: Submit comments on the proposed updates to the school nutrition standards.Type:Sample/Template Topics: Advocacy & Policy Health & WellnessOn February 3, USDA released a proposal to update the school nutrition standards to align with the 2020 Dietary Guidelines. It is critical that USDA hears the superintendent perspective on how these standards will impact their districts. -
March 08, 2023
Fully Funding IDEA InvoicesType:Sample/Template Topics: Advocacy & Policy EquityReady to advocate for IDEA full funding? We've created these helpful invoices for you to fill out for your district. -
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. -
December 06, 2022
Earmarks 101: A New Funding Opportunity for Your DistrictType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & BudgetsLearn about the Congressional earmarks process and how district leaders can lobby for new, additional funding for PK-12 projects in their schools. -
September 12, 2022
What’s Going On With Educator Shortages?Type:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School OperationsThis survey reflects real-time feedback from those doing the hiring and aimed to look at the vacancy rates of both instructional and non-instructional positions. -
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October 11, 2022
AASA Quarterly Federal Policy Update - FallType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAASA’s Director of Advocacy, Sasha Pudelski, will walk AASA members through the latest federal funding and policy changes -
October 06, 2022
Re-thinking the Poverty Indicators in the Education SystemType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Health & WellnessA series of webinars to set foundational knowledge on Free and Reduced Price Meal data and other existing indicators, their flaws, and possibilities for moving forward. -
September 28, 2022
Back-to-school Spotlights: ESSER Spending and Evaluation BrightspotsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & BudgetsThe Back-to-school spotlight: ESSER Spending and Evaluation Brightspots webinar will cover the state of ESSER spending as of this fall and a series of important characteristics to look for in the plans and programs rolling out during this school year -
July 01, 2022
School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & BudgetsAASA surveyed district leaders about how they're using American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal COVID-19 relief funding to address pandemic-related student learning recovery. -
July 27, 2022
What Do Superintendents Need to Know and Do About the Newly Proposed Title IX Regs?Type:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyA webinar focused on the newly proposed Cardona regulations on Title IX -
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June 30, 2022
AASA Quarterly Federal Policy Update - SummerType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & BudgetsAASA’s Director of Advocacy, Sasha Pudelski, will walk AASA members through the latest federal funding and policy changes -
June 01, 2022
Using ESSER Funding To Re-Engage StudentsType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Finance & BudgetsInvesting in summer school programs with federal support. -
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May 10, 2022
Taking Full Advantage of American Rescue Plan Funds to Identify and Support Students Experiencing Homelessness and Housing InstabilityType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Equity Finance & BudgetsLearn more about how American Rescue Plan funds can be used and hear from school districts who are taking full advantage of them -
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March 30, 2021
AASA Quarterly Federal Policy Update - SpringType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAASA’s Director of Advocacy, Sasha Pudelski, will walk AASA members through the latest funding and policy changes -
March 29, 2022
District Checklist: Taking Full Advantage of American Rescue Plan Funds to Identify & Support Students Experiencing Homelessness & Housing InstabilityTopics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Finance & BudgetsAn actionable checklist designed to help district leaders take full advantage of new and existing federal resources to meet the significant needs – greatly exacerbated by the pandemic – of students experiencing homelessness and housing instability. -
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February 08, 2022
Making the Most of Your ESSER FundsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & Budgets Leadership DevelopmentHow can districts ensure they are using ESSER funds to meet immediate needs and, at the same time, redesign toward a more student-centered, equity-focused and future-driven approach? -
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February 01, 2022
Availing Opportunities in Your Federal Funds for TechnologyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & Budgets TechnologyThe challenges of obtaining federal funds for technology are real, too, with limits on the horizon for use of the substantial support -
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February 01, 2022
A Federal Commitment to Ending the ‘Homework Gap’Type:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy Equity TechnologyThe new FCC chair outlines programs in place to support local schools and students’ online connectivity
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The Leading Edge Blog
AASA's policy and advocacy blog, with up-to-date information about activities in Washington, DC.
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March 23, 2023
Advocacy Update on House Voucherizing Title IToday, for the first time in over a decade the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on whether to transform Title I into a voucher program.
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March 22, 2023
Significant SCOTUS Decision on Perez v. SturgisIn January, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a special education case out of Michigan known as Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools. This week the Court decided that individuals who have entered into a settlement resolving their IDEA claims can also pursue monetary damages against school districts under the Americans with Disabilities Act without exhausting the administrative process under IDEA.
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March 22, 2023
USDA Releases Proposed Rule to Lower CEP ThresholdOn March 22, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule to expand access to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) by lowering the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) participation threshold from 40 percent to 25 percent.
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Mar28
Fixing Student and Child Privacy Laws: The Current LandscapeType:Webinar Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe first event in a three-part virtual webinar series on how to fix child privacy laws. -
Apr11
The Portrait of a SuperintendentType:Webinar Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsA deep dive into the demographic data from AASA's 2022-23 Superintendent Salary and Benefits Survey -
Apr11Fixing Student and Child Privacy Laws: Webinar 2Type:
Webinar Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe second event in a three-part virtual webinar series on how to fix child privacy laws.
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