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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November 05, 2021
OSHA Releases the Rule Related to Vaccine Mandate -
November 03, 2021
CDC Recommends Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11, Will Hold Informational Webinars -
November 02, 2021
The Advocate November 2021 -
November 02, 2021
Learning Network for School and District Leaders on COVID-19 Testing -
November 01, 2021
ÂÜÀòÍøJoins Other K-12 Education Groups Urging Revised Guidance on Compensatory Services -
November 01, 2021
ÂÜÀòÍøFiles Amicus Brief in Carson v. Makin -
October 29, 2021
Biden Administration Announces Additional Actions to Increase COVID-19 Screening Testing in Schools -
October 26, 2021
COVID relief: IRS helps employers wanting to rehire retirees or retain employees after retirement age -
October 25, 2021
ÂÜÀòÍøJoins Coalition Letter on Rescinding Public Charge -
October 22, 2021
Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators -
October 22, 2021
10 Tips for Implementing COVID-19 Testing Programs in Schools -
October 20, 2021
Senate Releases Draft of FY22 Labor HHS Education Bill -
October 20, 2021
Important New ED Resource on Mental Health in Schools -
October 20, 2021
White House Outlines Vaccination Plans For Kids 5-11 -
October 20, 2021
New Report on Teacher Shortages
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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