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 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 -
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
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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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. -
October 22, 2025
Federal Share of K-12 Education Funding: 2022-23 AnalysisType:Fact Sheet Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsThis resource provides 2022-23 federal funding data showing that federal revenues comprise 12.75% of typical district budgets nationally, with state-by-state breakdowns. -
September 18, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 40: The Impact of Impact AidType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant speaks with Quincy Natay, superintendent of Chinle Unifed School District #24 in Chinle, AZ about the critical need of Impact Aid funding, the nation鈥檚 oldest federal K-12 education program that turns 75 this year.
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