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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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 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 InstabilityType:Checklist Topics: 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, Technology & AIThe 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, Technology & AIThe new FCC chair outlines programs in place to support local schools and students’ online connectivity -
January 24, 2022
Learning Recovery & Redesign: Major Strategies Self-Assessment ToolTopics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & BudgetsThis tool focuses specifically on your major strategy or couple largest strategies for recovery and/or redesign. -
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January 20, 2022
How School Leaders Can Help Connect Families to the Expanded Child Tax CreditType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Communications & Public Relations, EquityLearn about best practices and resources for helping your districts help families claim the expanded child tax credit. -
February 08, 2021
Learning Recovery & Redesign: Priorities & Self-Assessment ToolTopics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & BudgetsTools and guidance to help district leaders prioritize American Rescue Plan spending in the short- and long-term. -
November 12, 2021
AASA Learning Recovery & Redesign GuidanceTopics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & BudgetsProvides overarching guidance for you to consider on an ongoing basis when determining the best next steps for your recovery and redesign plans, including the ARP use-of-funds plans being implemented in your district. -
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November 01, 2021
‘They Don’t Just Stop at the Border’Type:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityThe special challenge of educating non-English-speaking immigrants in the midst of a long-running public health crisis -
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November 01, 2021
Shaping an Equitable Recovery for Students Without HomesType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityProven strategies and unprecedented resources under federal law to address child and youth homelessness -
October 20, 2021
More Than a Test Score: Leveraging Federal Dollars to Support Innovation in SEL InvestmentsType:Webinar Recording A thought-provoking discussion on how schools can use federal American Rescue Plan dollars as a down payment on an enduring investment in Social and Emotional Learning. -
October 01, 2021
Political LeaningsType:Infographic Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe changing party affiliations of superintendents over the past two decades.
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AASA's policy and advocacy blog, with up-to-date information about activities in Washington, DC.
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December 05, 2024
Social Security Administration Releases School Professionals & Survivors Benefits ToolkitEarlier this week, the Social Security Administration released a Dear Colleague Letter for the release of their School Professionals and Survivors Benefits Toolkits, designed to help increase awareness of their benefit programs.
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December 05, 2024
USED Resource: Call for States, Districts, and Schools to Adopt Policies for Student Use of Cell Phones and Personal DevicesThe U.S. Department of Education is calling on every state, district, and school to adopt policies that guide the use of student personal devices in schools, and today is issuing a new resource.
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December 04, 2024
USED Resource: Utilizing Title II Funds & Supporting Educator DiversityToday, the Department of Education (USED) released two editions of nonregulatory guidance: one aimed at best practices for utilizing Title II-A funds and the another outlining best practices and federal funds available to support educator diversity.
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