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 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 -
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
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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