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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.

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July 03, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)鈥� Sustaining Summer
This is the thirteenth installment of the Summer Funds series with 萝卜AV视频Immediate Past President Gladys Cruz.
July 02, 2024
The Advocate July 2024: What to Expect at the AASA/ASBO Legislative Advocacy Conference
This month's edition of the Advocate is all of the fun legislative policy you can look forward to when you join us in DC next week!
June 27, 2024
萝卜AV视频Joins 1000+ in FY25 Letter to Congress
萝卜AV视频joined more than 1,000 groups in a joint letter to Congress, calling on the legislative bodies to move on FY25 appropriations.
June 27, 2024
萝卜AV视频Sends Letter to House Opposing Cuts to Education
Last night, 萝卜AV视频sent a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education urging them to reject the FY25 proposal that drastically cuts education funding.
June 26, 2024
Join Us at AASA's Legislative Conference
A national perspective can boost your local school district. Join us from July 9 - 11 in Washington, DC!
June 20, 2024
Districts Recognized for Out of School Time Excellence
On July 16, the 2024 Engage Every Student Summit will be held at the MLK Library in Washington, DC to acknowledge Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions.
June 20, 2024
NEW Suite of Resources on Privacy Laws: PPRA, FERPA and more!
The team of the 萝卜AV视频Student and Child Privacy Center just released a set of resources designed to support superintendents in implementation of and compliance with a set of privacy laws.
June 17, 2024
AASA鈥檚 Student and Child Privacy Center: New Resources
AASA鈥檚 Student and Child Privacy Center works closely with the Public Interest Privacy Center, who recently released a report with guidance on crafting and evaluating effective student privacy legislation.
June 17, 2024
Guest Post: Title IX- Navigating Delays from State Lawsuit Victories
Last week was just the beginning of litigation on the 2024 Title IX rules, which are set to go into effect on August 1. Where do we stand now?
June 13, 2024
萝卜AV视频Urges Department of Labor to Delay Implementation of OT Rule
萝卜AV视频joined 95 other national organizations in a letter to DOL's Wage and Hour Division.
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.

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