The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
The Leading Edge, AASA's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.
Topics include new or proposed regulations and federal policies, federal funding updates and opportunities, advocacy resources and more.
Latest Posts
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March 10, 2022
Guest Post: Burnt Out! Teachers Identify Need for More Flexible and On-Demand Professional Learning -
March 10, 2022
AASA Joins Statement Call for Congress to Extend Child Nutrition Waivers -
March 07, 2022
Advocacy Win on Synthetic Nicotine e-Cigarettes -
March 10, 2022
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Expands Distance Learning Program to Underserved Rural Communities -
March 09, 2022
AASA Summary and Response to FY22 Omnibus -
March 09, 2022
IDEA Funding Coalition Co-Chairs Respond to FY22 Omnibus -
March 08, 2022
Spread The Word: Child Tax Credit Outreach Resources -
March 03, 2022
Biden Administration Releases National COVID Preparedness Plan -
March 03, 2022
U.S. Innovation and Competition Act & the America Competes Act -
March 02, 2022
The Advocate March 2022: The Legislative Agenda -
March 01, 2022
Conversation with Secretary Cardona and CDC about New Guidance -
March 01, 2022
New LPI Blog on The Federal Role in Tackling Teacher Shortages -
March 01, 2022
ICYMI: AASA Advocacy Federal Policy Update at NCE (Recap) -
February 25, 2022
CDC Revises COVID Masking Guidance for Schools, Clarifies Mask Mandate on Buses -
February 24, 2022
CALL-TO- ACTION: Tell Congress to Extend USDA’s Waiver Authority
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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May 06, 2024
Everything You Need to Know about New Title IX RegulationsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyJoin us to learn how districts can implement the new Title IX Regulations. -
April 19, 2024
Superintendent Letter to Community Regarding 2024 Title IX RulesTopics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsUse this template letter to communicate to families in your district about changes to the Title IX Rules from the U.S. Department of Education. -
April 19, 2024
The 2024 Title IX Regulations - What Superintendents Need To KnowTopics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsYour AASA Advocacy team, Thompson and Horton LLP and ECR Solutions has created a helpful document of changes to the 2024 Title IX Regulations released on April 19.
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