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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December 16, 2021
Secretary Cardona Urges Educational Leaders to Use ARP Funds to Address Teacher Shortages -
December 16, 2021
Guest Blog Post: How School Districts Can Help Families Claim the Expanded Child Tax Credit -
December 09, 2021
Guest Blog Post: 萝卜AV视频Learning Recovery & Redesign -
December 08, 2021
萝卜AV视频Holds Second Webinar in Series for Making the Most of Your ESSER Funds -
December 03, 2021
GAO Report Finds a Rise in Violent Crimes and Hate Speech in Schools Pre-COVID -
December 02, 2021
Biden Administration Announces Upcoming COVID-19 Plans for Family Vaccinations, Schools and the Omicron Variant -
December 02, 2021
The Advocate December 2021: Data, Data, Everywhere -
December 01, 2021
HHS Releases Interim Final Rule on Vaccine Mandate for Head Start Programs -
November 29, 2021
萝卜AV视频Statement on Inclusion of $300 Million for the Emergency Connectivity Fund in the Build Back Better Act -
November 23, 2021
Share YOUR Emergency Connectivity Fund - Homework Gap Success Story! -
November 22, 2021
Details on New Version of the Build Back Better Act -
November 18, 2021
ED Announces Data Items for New CRDC Collection -
November 18, 2021
Guest Blog Post: 萝卜AV视频Learning Recovery & Redesign Guidance -
November 18, 2021
Republicans in Congress Introduce Parents' Bill of Rights Act -
November 17, 2021
Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Huffman Reintroduce IDEA Full Funding Act
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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April 10, 2025
鈥淟ow Trust鈥� and 鈥淗igh Trust鈥� Accountability in England and U.S.: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?Type:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Advocacy & Policy, Curriculum & Assessment, Leadership DevelopmentThis article highlights international collaboration on trust-based accountability systems, drawing insights from high-performing U.K. schools to strengthen instructional culture and equity in education. -
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.
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