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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November 11, 2021
Guest Post: Five Things Superintendents Should Know About Education Finance Equity -
November 10, 2021
萝卜AV视频Advocacy Recap: School Buses, ARP Data Collection, and Title I Fun -
November 08, 2021
HHS and ED Outline Steps for School Leaders to Encourage Vaccinations Among Children -
November 05, 2021
OSHA Releases the Rule Related to Vaccine Mandate -
November 03, 2021
CDC Recommends Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11, Will Hold Informational Webinars -
November 02, 2021
The Advocate November 2021 -
November 02, 2021
Learning Network for School and District Leaders on COVID-19 Testing -
November 01, 2021
萝卜AV视频Joins Other K-12 Education Groups Urging Revised Guidance on Compensatory Services -
November 01, 2021
萝卜AV视频Files Amicus Brief in Carson v. Makin -
October 29, 2021
Biden Administration Announces Additional Actions to Increase COVID-19 Screening Testing in Schools -
October 26, 2021
COVID relief: IRS helps employers wanting to rehire retirees or retain employees after retirement age -
October 25, 2021
萝卜AV视频Joins Coalition Letter on Rescinding Public Charge -
October 22, 2021
Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators -
October 22, 2021
10 Tips for Implementing COVID-19 Testing Programs in Schools -
October 20, 2021
Senate Releases Draft of FY22 Labor HHS Education Bill
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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November 20, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 42: Rethinking Special Education Dispute Resolution at IDEA鈥檚 50th AnniversaryType:Podcast Topics: Access & Opportunity, Advocacy & Policy, District & School OperationsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews two of the authors of AASA's new report Rethinking Special Education Dispute Resolution at IDEA鈥檚 50th Anniversary. -
November 10, 2025
Rethinking Special Education Dispute Resolution at IDEA鈥檚 50th AnniversaryType:Report Topics: Access & Opportunity, Advocacy & PolicyWhat began as a procedural safeguard to ensure fairness and accountability has, over time, evolved into an increasingly adversarial, inequitable, and financially unsustainable process鈥攐ne that too often diverts resources from classrooms to courtrooms. -
November 01, 2025
Diplomacy Without Compromise: Advocacy in Public EducationType:Article Topics: Advocacy & PolicyA veteran superintendent reframes what it means to be both tactful and resolute when pressing for what鈥檚 important in schooling today.
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