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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October 18, 2021
State of Our Schools 2021 -
October 18, 2021
BUDGET RECONCILIATION: K-12 FUNDING DETAILS -
October 18, 2021
USED Releases ARP Fact Sheet on Pre-Award Costs -
October 18, 2021
FCC Announces Second ECF Application Window -
October 18, 2021
The Advocate September 2021: District ARP Spending: A Snapshot -
October 18, 2021
Guest Post: 4 Steps to Manage COVID-19 Vaccinations in School Districts -
October 18, 2021
USDA Announces School Meals SY 21-22 Flexibilities, Waivers and Supply Chain Resources -
October 18, 2021
USED IDEA Resource Round-Up -
October 18, 2021
America Counts Releases State Data Profiles -
October 18, 2021
USED Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of IDEA -
October 18, 2021
FCC Releases Back-to-School Emergency Broadband Benefit Outreach Toolkit -
October 18, 2021
New research finds schools remain more likely to suspend Black students and students with disabilities, despite overall reductions -
October 18, 2021
USED Revises Maintenance of Equity Guidance -
October 18, 2021
Using ESSER to Advance Student Health Equity -
October 18, 2021
CDC Updates on COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 School
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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