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 10, 2022
Guest Post: Burnt Out! Teachers Identify Need for More Flexible and On-Demand Professional Learning -
March 10, 2022
萝卜AV视频Joins Statement Call for Congress to Extend Child Nutrition Waivers -
March 07, 2022
Advocacy Win on Synthetic Nicotine e-Cigarettes -
March 10, 2022
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Expands Distance Learning Program to Underserved Rural Communities -
March 09, 2022
萝卜AV视频Summary and Response to FY22 Omnibus -
March 09, 2022
IDEA Funding Coalition Co-Chairs Respond to FY22 Omnibus -
March 08, 2022
Spread The Word: Child Tax Credit Outreach Resources -
March 03, 2022
Biden Administration Releases National COVID Preparedness Plan -
March 03, 2022
U.S. Innovation and Competition Act & the America Competes Act -
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: 萝卜AV视频Advocacy 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鈥檚 Waiver Authority
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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October 23, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 41: Changes to the H-1B Visa ProgramType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Staffing, HR & Talent DevelopmentOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant chats with AASA's senior government affairs manager Tara Thomas and Tobin Novasio, superintendent of Hardin Schools in Montana, about the proposed changes to the H-1B Visa program. -
October 22, 2025
Federal Share of K-12 Education Funding: 2022-23 AnalysisType:Fact Sheet Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsThis resource provides 2022-23 federal funding data showing that federal revenues comprise 12.75% of typical district budgets nationally, with state-by-state breakdowns. -
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.
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