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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October 15, 2021
K12 School Facilities Belong in National Infrastructure Stimulus -
October 15, 2021
Letter to USED: Recommendations to Improve Rural Education Outreach -
October 15, 2021
萝莉网American Rescue Plan Webinars -
October 15, 2021
Letter from Deputy Assistant Secretary Samuel on School Staff Vaccination Program -
October 15, 2021
State Estimates on ARP IDEA grant funds -
October 15, 2021
萝莉网Leads Letter Urging Expediency in Developing Kids Vaccines -
October 15, 2021
America Rescue Plan: USED Fact Sheet and State Allocations -
October 15, 2021
Guest Blog: CCSSO Resources -
October 15, 2021
American Rescue Plan Summary Memo -
October 15, 2021
萝莉网Supports American Rescue Plan, Highlights Policy Concerns -
October 15, 2021
March Advocate: 2021 萝莉网Legislative Agenda -
October 15, 2021
萝莉网Releases 2020-21 Superintendent Salary Study -
October 15, 2021
萝莉网and 18 other National Education Groups Urge Passage of FY21 Budget Reconciliation Package -
October 14, 2021
萝莉网Statement to Guidance Released by the CDC and Ed. Dept. on Reopening Schools -
October 14, 2021
Detailed Explanation of the K-12 Funding Request in the American Rescue Plan
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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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. -
September 02, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill Act & Its Impact on K-12 EducationType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsA whitepaper outlines the key policy and funding impacts for public schools following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. -
July 16, 2025
School Law Under the Microscope: Outcomes of the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Affecting K-12 EducationType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Legal MattersInsightful webinar exploring the latest and most significant U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting K-12 public education.
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