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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February 07, 2022
Webinar: Lessons from the Field: Staying in School in Person in 2022- Test to Stay and Other Strategies -
February 04, 2022
USDA Releases Transitional Standards Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium - Final Rule -
February 04, 2022
All Things Advocacy and Governance at NCE -
February 04, 2022
The Advocate February 2022: Legislative Limbo- How Low Will It Go? -
February 02, 2022
Regional Calls with USED: A Recap -
February 01, 2022
USED Hosting Regional Calls with Secretary Cardona for Superintendents -
January 26, 2022
萝莉网Joins Letter to the President on Supporting COVID-Bereaved Children and Families -
January 25, 2022
FCC Commits Another $240 Million in Emergency Connectivity Fund Support to Connect Students, Schools and Libraries -
January 25, 2022
萝莉网Signs Letter Asking for Transparency in OT Rule -
January 24, 2022
USED Shares Resources for Using ARP Funds to Address State & Local Personnel Shortages -
January 24, 2022
The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse Will Launch New Grants Finder Tool for K-12 School Districts -
January 24, 2022
萝莉网Leads Letter to ED Asking for School Construction Extension -
January 20, 2022
COVID-19 Testing in K-12: A 鈥淗ow To鈥� Webinar -
January 19, 2022
Updated Guidance on Implementing ESEA Programs Without Complete NSLP Data -
January 18, 2022
It鈥檚 Easier Than You May Think to Use ESSER Money for Personnel
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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June 26, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 39: How Do YOU Advocate?Type:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews superintendents from around the country about how they advocate for public education not only for their schools, but also for their communities and families, and asks if they have advice for others looking to get involved. -
May 23, 2025
Town Hall: Public Dollars for Public SchoolsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyDiscussing the impact of private school vouchers on our public schools. -
April 25, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 38: The K-12 Cases in the Supreme CourtType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyKat Sturdevant interviews Sonja Trainor, executive director of the National School Attorneys Association, to break down the key education cases on the docket and what they could mean for educators, students, and school leaders across the country.
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