Advocacy & Policy Resources
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March 09, 2021
Finding Federal Ed Tech Money – New and OldType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & Budgets, Technology & AIWhat the federal emergency response dollars provides in CARES I and CARES II—through the ESSERS program—can and will mean for schools in general, as well as a more detailed walk through of what it can mean for education technology -
February 24, 2021
Federal Rural Education Policy EventType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Equity, Finance & Budgets, Rural Communities, Technology & AIAn overview of the issues facing rural K-12 schools, administrators, teachers and students as our public school system continues to recover from the pandemic. -
February 23, 2021
Post-Espinoza: How School Leaders Can Continue to Oppose Private School VouchersType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyHow to effectively oppose private school voucher programs in your state -
February 17, 2021
Joint Webinar with USED and CDC: Latest School Reopening GuidanceType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Health & Wellness, School Safety & CybersecurityAn overview of and answers to questions about the latest guidance on school reopening from the U.S. Department of Education and CDC -
February 10, 2021
AASA’s Advocacy Team Presents: What’s Up in Washington?Type:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyHear from the AASA advocacy team for a refresh on the latest COVID package, latest guidance and Executive Orders from the Biden administration and what’s possible with a 50/50 split in the Senate. -
November 01, 2020
A New Education Vision for a New AdministrationType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsA comprehensive and significant investment in the education of our public school students has never been more important to reducing the racial and socio-economic inequities plaguing American society today and providing a pathway for social and economic mobility. -
October 18, 2019
Educating Undocumented Students: Legal Responsibilities, Best Practices and Latest Policy ActionType:Powerpoint Presentation Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis presentation featured Maree Sneed and Ray Li, attorneys at Hogan Lovells LLP, who described the rights of undocumented students and the challenges that they face. -
May 01, 2019
Why We Need to Get Out the CountType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityThe census basics haven’t changed but the importance has -
September 01, 2019
Navigating the Politics of the SuperintendencyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Communications & Public RelationsHow P-12 superintendents understand and respond to political influences on their decision-making regarding matters of student success. -
September 01, 2019
Leading Amidst Criticism: Inoculate, Reframe, and CommunicateType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Communications & Public RelationsThe author suggests school superintendents have an obligation to make a case for public schools -
April 29, 2019
STOP School Violence Act 101Type:Powerpoint Presentation Topics: Advocacy & Policy, School Safety & CybersecurityAfter the tragedy at Parkland, Congress acted quickly to create a new funding stream to support state and local efforts to deter school violence. The passage of the STOP School Violence Act authorizes $100 million in funding for schools to improve school safety in 2019. -
April 01, 2019
E-Rate: Increasing Educational Opportunity through Digital AccessType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & Budgets, Technology & AITools to help school leaders fully leverage the federal and state funding available through E-rate to transform connectivity and broadband access in our nation’s schools. -
March 01, 2019
Medicaid 101 for School SuperintendentsType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Health & WellnessThis brief explores what Medicaid is, what it covers—in and out of school—and how school districts can leverage Medicaid to enhance school health services. -
February 01, 2019
Structural Inefficiencies in the School-Based Medicaid Program Disadvantage Small and Rural Districts and StudentsType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Health & WellnessEnsuring all children have access to the school and community services necessary to meet their comprehensive health needs is a serious challenge for school leaders and a community imperative. -
November 01, 2018
Hoosier Lawmaker? Vouchers, ALEC Legislative Puppets, and Indiana’s Abdication of DemocracyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityThis descriptive analysis explores the policy-bubble created when state legislators eschewed their constitutional responsibility -
March 01, 2018
Tweeting for Legislative AdvocacyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Technology & AIThrough his Twitter account, a superintendent has built a valuable network to reach constituents and policymakers to influence pro-public schooling legislation. -
January 01, 2018
The Congressional Ban on Gun Violence ResearchType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, School Safety & CybersecurityA personal experience from a superintendent who was held hostage in his office by an armed gunman -
August 01, 2017
Our Perceptions of Education PolicyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyState legislatures repackage and tweak burdensome ideas of the past rather than granting flexibility to localities under the Every Student Succeeds Act. -
August 01, 2017
School Reform Shortchanges Me: A Student's TakeType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyStudent writes open letter to Secretary DeVos. -
July 01, 2017
Collective Impact: What Does It Mean for Educational Leaders?Type:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyDue to local, state, and national accountability measures, school reform efforts have become critical of many legislative agendas.
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AASA's policy and advocacy blog, with up-to-date information about activities in Washington, DC.
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April 19, 2024
PSLF and TEACH Grant Servicer ChangeThe Dept. of Education is making changes to the servicing of PSLF and TEACH grants that may impact some educators.
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April 19, 2024
New Title IX Regulations Finalized- Effective Aug 1The U.S. Department of Education released revisions to Title IX on April 19, 2024. The amended Title IX regulations, which will be effective on August 1, 2024.
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April 17, 2024
Opportunity Labs Invites Schools to Community of Practice for Mental Health SupportsOpportunity Labs, a national non-profit, is inviting school districts to apply to be part of a new Community of Practice, aimed at enhancing student mental health support against budget challenges.
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