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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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 -
January 18, 2022
New GAO Report Finds School Districts in Socially Vulnerable Communities Faced Heightened Challenges after Recent Natural Disasters -
January 18, 2022
A Note for Superintendents, From Secretary Cardona -
January 13, 2022
White House Announces Increased investment in COVID-19 Testing at K12 Schools -
January 11, 2022
萝莉网Releases Survey Findings on School-Based Vaccination Clinics -
January 09, 2022
USDA Announces Adjustment to School Meal Reimbursement Rate -
January 06, 2022
ICYMI: COVID and Staying in School Manual -
January 05, 2022
USED Announces Joint Temporary Action with U.S. Department of Transportation to Help Address School Bus Driver Labor Shortage -
January 03, 2022
District Court Judge Blocks Head Start Vaccine Mandate in 24 States -
December 29, 2021
USDA Distributes $1.5 Billion to Strengthen School Meal Programs Amidst Supply Chain Disruptions -
December 29, 2021
USED Releases FAQ on 2021-2022 Accountability Systems -
December 20, 2021
Biden Administration Releases Resources on Test to Stay, Vaccines and Boosters
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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April 10, 2025
鈥淟ow Trust鈥� and 鈥淗igh Trust鈥� Accountability in England and U.S.: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?Type:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Advocacy & Policy, Curriculum & Assessment, Leadership DevelopmentThis article highlights international collaboration on trust-based accountability systems, drawing insights from high-performing U.K. schools to strengthen instructional culture and equity in education. -
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.
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