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.
-
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. -
-(10).png?sfvrsn=3f595b51_7)
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? -
.png?sfvrsn=fd43f8a_7)
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 -
.png?sfvrsn=af08cc33_7)
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 -
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. -
-(9).png?sfvrsn=36febad1_7)
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. -
.png?sfvrsn=26cc8e5f_7)
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 -
.png?sfvrsn=5102fbe0_9)
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. -
-(13).png?sfvrsn=f8305fab_7)
August 13, 2021
Maintenance of Equity: What You Need to KnowType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityThis webinar will highlight the Maintenance of Equity provision, what it might mean for your district, potential challenges and strategies for navigating this new mandate. -
.png?sfvrsn=2b32bad9_7)
August 01, 2021
Using Evidence on Cost-EffectivenessType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & BudgetsThe influx of federal dollars through the American Rescue Plan warrants careful attention by district leaders to higher-value investments -
.png?sfvrsn=be4dcce1_7)
August 01, 2021
Wise Spending of Your Federal Relief FundsType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Communications & Public Relations, District & School Operations, Equity, Finance & BudgetsThe key questions to raise when planning your school district’s use of federal relief funds under the American Rescue Plan. -
August 01, 2021
Federal Support That Enables ‘Building Back Better’Type:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & BudgetsCreating a new world for K-12 schooling with the infusion of new dollars. -
-(15).png?sfvrsn=eb916f48_7)
July 19, 2021
SCOTUS and Schools: How This Term’s Decisions Impact Your SchoolsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAn overview of 2021 U.S. Supreme Court decisions and what you can expect in terms of school impact. -
-(14).png?sfvrsn=30846ad3_7)
July 19, 2021
AASA and AIR Virtual Research, Practice and Policy EventType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Curriculum & Assessment, District & School Operations, School Safety & CybersecurityLooking back to face what is ahead: A research and policy presentation and conversation about teaching and learning during the pandemic -
-(16).png?sfvrsn=44688378_7)
June 29, 2021
Meeting the Moment: Leveraging Federal Relief to Grow Community SchoolsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & BudgetsLearn why every school should be a community school and how the American Rescue Plan and other streams of funding offer an unprecedented opportunity to start-up, sustain and scale community schools. -
.png?sfvrsn=2c854cfb_9)
March 01, 2017
As We Know ItType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyInteresting days lie ahead for public education. We have a new president and an incoming administration that includes a new U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Leading Edge Blog
AASA's policy and advocacy blog, with up-to-date information about activities in Washington, DC.
-
September 10, 2024
The Advocate September 2024: School District Spending of American Rescue Plan Funding Part VReporting how this funding was spent by districts has been an ongoing project for AASA over the past 3 years.
-
September 05, 2024
USED Releases Resources for Key Aspects of ESEA ImplementationUSED has released the three documents for implementing key aspects of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).
-
August 28, 2024
Court Grants FCC Request for Stay (for E-Rate and Universal Service Fund)On the heels of last month’s 5th circuit court decision which challenges the constitutionality of the funding mechanism for the universal service fund, the 5th circuit has granted the FCC its requested stay.
Receive legislative and regulatory actions direct to your inbox
Stay updated on the issues that matter most to you and understand how they could affect you, your district, your students and your community.
AASA Members Get More
AASA members have exclusive access to certain resources like School Administrator articles, the Superintendent Salary & Benefits study, webinar recordings and more!
Already a member? Login here.