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 24, 2022
NAPT and 萝莉网to hold K12 School Transportation Cybersecurity Training and Exercise Program -
March 11, 2022
USED Upcoming Regional Calls with Secretary Cardona and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten for Superintendents -
March 10, 2022
Guest Post: Burnt Out! Teachers Identify Need for More Flexible and On-Demand Professional Learning -
March 10, 2022
萝莉网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
萝莉网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: 萝莉网Advocacy Federal Policy Update at NCE (Recap)
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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November 01, 2025
Diplomacy Without Compromise: Advocacy in Public EducationType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyA veteran superintendent reframes what it means to be both tactful and resolute when pressing for what鈥檚 important in schooling today. -
November 01, 2025
The Vitality of District Data as Fed Research FadesType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyYour district鈥檚 in-house data must be the very tool to gauge what鈥檚 working in schools. -
October 23, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 41: Changes to the H-1B Visa ProgramType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant chats with AASA's senior government affairs manager Tara Thomas and Tobin Novasio, superintendent of Hardin Schools in Montana, about the proposed changes to the H-1B Visa program.
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