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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

June 11, 2024
萝卜AV视频Joins School and Library Groups in Amicus Supporting E-Rate
萝卜AV视频joined 10 other national organizations in an amicus brief, responding to the Molak v FCC case in the fifth circuit.
June 06, 2024
The Advocate June 2024: All is NOT Calm, but Will Be Alright; Congress and Student Privacy
It has been a busy six weeks on Capitol Hill as it relates to legislating student privacy.
May 21, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)鈥擜 Countdown Checklist
This is the twelfth installment of the Summer Funds series with 萝卜AV视频President Gladys Cruz.
May 20, 2024
FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USED
We're publishing additional resources from USED to assist with FAFSA completion in your districts.
May 20, 2024
萝卜AV视频and NCAN Publish FAFSA/Summer Melt Guide
萝卜AV视频and NCAN have published a new recommendations guide to prevent the summer melt and keep this year's seniors on track for FAFSA completion.
May 17, 2024
萝卜AV视频Hosting Series of Calls on FAFSA with USED
Please join The Department of Education and 萝卜AV视频for a FAFSA briefing with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
May 15, 2024
萝卜AV视频Signs Letter Asking Department of Labor to Delay Implementation of New Overtime Rule
On May 9, 萝卜AV视频joined 87 other employer organizations on a letter to DOL urging them to delay until September 1, 2024, implementation of the first increase to the minimum salary threshold in its new overtime final rule.
May 14, 2024
萝卜AV视频Weighs in on Three Student Privacy/Mental Health Bills
The Senate Commerce committee is taking a series of actions on three different bills related to student data and privacy and social media. We have responded to all three.
May 07, 2024
OCR Releases New Guidance on Title IV
Today, the Biden administration released new OCR guidance to help school leaders navigate what constitutes antisemitic discrimination of students and other Title VI violations.
May 06, 2024
FAFSA Resources from USED
In addition to the FAFSA resources published last week, we are posting more from the U.S. Department of Education to assist districts.
May 06, 2024
Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA
This blog post is cross posted from the team at the 萝卜AV视频Student and Child Privacy Center/PIPC.
May 02, 2024
Additional Resources for FAFSA Completion
We have a myriad resources from USED for schools, educators, families and students, as well as engaged in direct Q&A with members to address specific situations and provide additional feedback.
May 01, 2024
萝卜AV视频Sends FY25 Funding Priorities to Congress
Today, 萝卜AV视频sent a letter to Congressional appropriations leadership outlining our funding priorities.
April 30, 2024
The Advocate May 2024: April Was a Regulatory Frenzy
This month's edition of The Advocate is all about the regulatory frenzy at federal agencies.
April 25, 2024
New AI Policy Resource and Webinar
Leading education and policy organizations in the TeachAI initiative (including AASA) have released a new resource for educators and leaders to address AI in teaching and learning.

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