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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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. -
April 18, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 29: The School Voucher Legal SagaType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant interviews Jessica Levin, litigation director at the Education Law Center about the ongoing litigation of school voucher programs in states, and the rhetoric proponents use to justify the transfer of public funds to private institutions. -
April 06, 2024
A Systems Approach to Limiting or Eliminating the Use Restraint and Seclusion in SchoolsType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityThis article highlights the prevalent use of restraint and seclusion in schools, particularly affecting students with disabilities, emphasizing recent U.S. Justice Department guidance aligning with research advocating for limited and emergency-only use of such practices, while proposing three systemic changes—implementing positive behavior intervention supports, supporting students in crisis, and involving families—to mitigate or eradicate their use. -
April 01, 2024
Advocacy and Governance Team’s Key Support RoleType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe ins and outs of AASA’s Advocacy & Governance Department staff in furthering members’ interests. -
March 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 28: Title I and You!Type:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & BudgetsOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant interviews Nora Gordon, professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University about all things Title I; what it is, how it's funded, and who it benefits. -
February 22, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 27: Superintendent Attrition, Mobility and GenderType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Leadership DevelopmentOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant interviews Dr. Rachel S. White, assistant professor of educational leadership & policy studies at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville about attrition, mobility and the role of gender in the superintendency. -
January 18, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 26: Secure Rural Schools ProgramType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Rural CommunitiesOn this episode of PEP Talk, producer Kat Sturdevant and policy analyst Tara Thomas continue their conversation on rural schools, but this time with a focus on the Secure Rural Schools Program. Tara Thomas interviews Jaime Green, superintendent of Trinity Alps Unified School District in Weaverville, CA who is a passionate advocate for the program. -
December 01, 2023
Retooling Your Legislative AdvocacyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyInformational resources and networks of professional associations can make a real difference for superintendents in partisan times. -
December 01, 2023
An Insider’s Route to Engaging Effectively with State LegislatorsType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyA former superintendent turned state senator shares how public school leaders can best make their case in person or from afar. -
December 01, 2023
The Power of Neutrality in Legislative AdvocacyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyIn 2019, the Texas legislature passed landmark school finance legislation that represented one of the most significant investments in public education in the state’s history. -
December 02, 2023
Political Groups’ InfluenceType:Infographic Topics: Advocacy & PolicyWhere the greatest concerns lie over the impact on school board elections and bond referenda. -
December 01, 2023
Consider Advocacy a Basic Part of Your RoleType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicySteps to create a strong foundation for promoting public schools’ well-being through legislation. -
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December 01, 2023
Parents’ Rights and the Politics of InclusionType:Article Topics: Advocacy & Policy, EquityWith far-right parent groups promoting a harmful agenda, what are some reasonable actions administrators might take? -
December 01, 2023
Superintendents as De Facto PoliticiansType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyNewcomers to district leadership discover the need for partnership skills to work through the distractions of political conflict. -
December 01, 2023
We’re Here for the Kids: Superintendents in Their Role as AdvocatesType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAASA’s public policy head on what it takes to effectively promote your schools’ needs in front of a federal lawmaker. -
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December 01, 2023
My Seven-Part Recipe for AdvocacyType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyAmid increased scrutiny and challenge, how to be the best advocate for your district. -
November 16, 2023
PEP Talk Episode 25: Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Survey ReportType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Rural CommunitiesOn this special episode of PEP Talk, producer Kat Sturdevant interviews AASA policy analyst Tara Thomas all about rural schools and the findings in the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Survey Report released on November 15, 2023. -
October 19, 2023
PEP Talk Episode 24: Student & Child PrivacyType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, School Safety & CybersecurityAASA's Advocacy team interviews Amelia Vance, chief counsel, and Morgan Leftwich, project director from AASA's Student & Child Privacy Center to get us up to speed about current privacy laws, the landscape, and more! -
September 21, 2023
PEP Talk Episode 23: Congressional AppropriationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsAASA's Advocacy team interviews Sarah Abernathy, executive director of the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) about how education funding is procured in Congress, how a budget is set, and outlooks for FY2024.
The Leading Edge Blog
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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May06
Everything You Need to Know about New Title IX RegulationsType:Webinar Topics: Advocacy & PolicyJoin us to learn how districts can implement the new Title IX Regulations. -
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