News & Media

March 21, 2024

Press Release

AASA-Led Legislation Introduced to Bolster Student Mental Health Services Nationwide

AASA is proud to endorse a U.S. Senate bill introduced today aimed at widening access to competitive mental health grants on behalf of high-need, low-capacity school districts and students in geographically isolated areas.

March 20, 2024

Press Release

15 School Districts Join JED and AASA in Transformational Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program for Pre-K-12 Students

The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA announce the selection of 15 school districts to participate in the District Comprehensive Approach (DCA) pilot, a transformational program that guides districts in improving systems of support for pre-K-12 students’ emotional well-being. Inaugural district cohort members will be at the forefront of learning and leading powerful mental health and suicide prevention practices that will benefit both staff and students.

March 18, 2024

Press Release

AASA’s Early Learning Cohort to Highlight Best Practices for Nation’s Young Learners

Superintendents and other school system leaders enacting meaningful change to support and prepare their districts for success in early childhood education are gathering in Georgia, March 20-22 for the 2024 Spring Early Learning Cohort meeting, hosted by AASA.

March 13, 2024

Press Release

AASA Releases 2023-24 Superintendent Salary Study

AASA released its annual Superintendent Salary and Benefits Study. Nearly nine out of 10 (88%) superintendents say they intend to be the superintendent in their current school district next year is among the study's key findings.

February 22, 2024

AASA Update

AASA Welcomes Esteemed Veteran Superintendents to Leadership Network

Kristine A. Gilmore and John Malloy - both former recipients of “Superintendent of the Year” - will join AASA’s Leadership Network.

January 25, 2024

AASA Update

National Superintendent of the Year® Finalists Discuss Top-of-Mind Leadership Issues at Panel Briefing in Washington, D.C.

American Rescue Plan funding, college & career readiness, the educator shortage and legislative advocacy were among key topics covered by AASA’s 2024 National Superintendent of the Year® Finalists as they reflected on recent challenges, opportunities and lessons learned.

January 02, 2024

AASA Update, News

AASA Leadership Academy for Black Educators Applications Now Open!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 AASA Leadership Academy for Black Educators set to kick off in Alexandria, Va. on July 18.

December 27, 2023

AASA Update, News, Sourcewell

Sourcewell Awards New Transportation Services Contracts

Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new transportation services contracts.