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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March 02, 2022
The Advocate March 2022: The Legislative Agenda -
March 01, 2022
Conversation with Secretary Cardona and CDC about New Guidance -
March 01, 2022
New LPI Blog on The Federal Role in Tackling Teacher Shortages -
March 01, 2022
ICYMI: Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµAdvocacy Federal Policy Update at NCE (Recap) -
February 25, 2022
CDC Revises COVID Masking Guidance for Schools, Clarifies Mask Mandate on Buses -
February 24, 2022
CALL-TO- ACTION: Tell Congress to Extend USDA’s Waiver Authority -
February 24, 2022
CDC Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Interval Guidance and Compiled School Resources -
February 22, 2022
CISA School Safety Task Force releases the K-12 School Security Guide Suite -
February 14, 2022
USED Releases Final Non-Regulatory Guidance on Within-District Allocations under Title I, Part A (Title I) of the ESEA -
February 10, 2022
WEBINAR RECORDING: Planting Seeds During Recovery to Grow Your Long-Term Vision -
February 08, 2022
AASA, NHSA Urge the Administration to Provide Clear Guidance Regarding Head Start Vaccine Mandate -
February 08, 2022
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµResponds to OCR Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection -
February 08, 2022
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµLeads Letter on IDEA Funding in FY22, Opposes CR -
February 08, 2022
How School Leaders Can Help Connect Families to the Expanded Child Tax Credit -
February 07, 2022
House Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend USDA Waiver Authority
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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