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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Guest Post: 5 Reasons To Pay Attention to Local School Board ElectionsAASA Blog | Board Relations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published September 17, 2024
This blog post contains information shared by the Center for American Progress. -
Template School Board Resolution to Fund IDEA and Oppose School VouchersResource | Sample/Template | Advocacy & Policy
Templates for resolutions that superintendents can use to advocate for full federal funding of IDEA and … -
Apply Now for FCC Cyber Pilot!AASA Blog | Student & Child Privacy, School Safety & Cybersecurity, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published September 16, 2024
The FCC announced that the filing window for its cybersecurity pilot program will open September 17. -
The Advocate September 2024: School District Spending of American Rescue Plan Funding Part VAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published September 10, 2024
Reporting how this funding was spent by districts has been an ongoing project for AASA over the past … -
School District Spending of American Rescue Plan FundingResource | Report | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy
AASA surveyed district leaders about how they're using American Rescue Plan (ARP) and other federal … -
USED Releases Resources for Key Aspects of ESEA ImplementationAASA Blog | District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published September 5, 2024
USED has released the three documents for implementing key aspects of the Elementary and Secondary Education … -
Superintendent as Civic LeaderResource | Article | Advocacy & Policy, School Administrator Magazine
Embracing a more realistic, forward-facing role for leadership of public school systems in a politically … -
September 2024: School AdministratorPublication | Advocacy & Policy, School Administrator Magazine | Published September 1, 2024
This issue covers a new age of public schools and education leadership amidst ongoing culture wars. -
A Familiar Refrain: Yesterday’s Culture WarsResource | Article | Advocacy & Policy, School Administrator Magazine
An education historian draws on school controversies of the past 75 years where prominent superintendents … -
Court Grants FCC Request for Stay (for E-Rate and Universal Service Fund)AASA Blog | E-Rate, Technology & AI, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 28, 2024
On the heels of last month’s 5th circuit court decision which challenges the constitutionality of the … -
ARP Funds for Homeless Students Must Be Obligated—Here’s a Checklist On Good Options for Your LEAAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 22, 2024
AASA’s trusted partner, SchoolHouse Connection, just released a new 2-pager that contains a great checklist … -
Registration Open for CISA 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and SecurityAASA Blog | Student & Child Privacy, School Safety & Cybersecurity, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 21, 2024
The 2024 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security will be held on September 25 and 26. Registration … -
Back-to-School: Resources and InspirationResource | Toolkit | Health & Wellness, District & School Operations, Board Relations, Advocacy & Policy
A curated collection of resources to set you on the path to success this new school year. -
It’s the Final Spend-down: Five Ideas for Any Remaining ESSER FundsAASA Blog | American Rescue Plan, Finance & Budgets, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 8, 2024
This blog post provides four questions to ask yourself while deciding how to spend any remaining ESSER … -
FCC Releases State by State Info on How Universal Service Fund Impacts StatesAASA Blog | E-Rate, Technology & AI, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 8, 2024
The FCC has released an overview document and state-specific information detailing how each of the four … -
Senate Passes Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA)AASA Blog | Student & Child Privacy, School Safety & Cybersecurity, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published August 1, 2024
Earlier this week, the Senate passed KOSPA (which incorporates both COPPA 2.0 and KOSA) by a vote of … -
August 2024: School AdministratorPublication | Advocacy & Policy, School Administrator Magazine | Published August 1, 2024
This issue tackles several important topics facing educators today, ranging from the two design principles … -
AASA Joins 10 National Education Groups in Response to Privacy LegislationAASA Blog | Student & Child Privacy, School Safety & Cybersecurity, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published July 29, 2024
AASA joined ten other national organizations in a letter to the Senate expressing their support for COPPA … -
AASA Joins EdLiNC Coalition in Expressing Deep Frustration with 5th Circuit E-Rate Decision
AASA Blog | E-Rate, Technology & AI, District & School Operations, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published July 25, 2024
AASA joined the Education and Networks Libraries Coalition to express deep frustration with … -
5th Circuit Court Rules Universal Service Fund (Which Covers E-Rate) UnconstitutionalAASA Blog | E-Rate, Technology & AI, Advocacy & Policy, The Leading Edge Blog | Published July 25, 2024
On Wednesday, the 5th Circuit Court handed down its decision where the plaintiffs argued that using …
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Federal Education Law Certificate ProgramType:Cohort Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe Federal Education Law Certificate program equips superintendents and district leaders with insights from experienced school attorneys on federal statutes, constitutional principles, and key legal issues impacting public schools. -
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Immigration Policy and Enforcement in 2025: What Superintendents Should UnderstandType:Webinar Topics: Advocacy & PolicyJoin AASA for a webinar with immigration attorney, Mary Kate Fernandez from Adams & Reese, who will provide guidance to prepare your students and staff in the coming months.
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