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 15, 2021
Biden Budget Released Today -
October 15, 2021
How School Leaders Can Help Children with Disabilities -
October 15, 2021
ED ESSER-GEER Use Of Funds Guidance Is Out! -
October 15, 2021
AASA-LCSC Requests More Flexibility re ARP Timelines -
October 15, 2021
ܲAVƵPriorities For CNR -
October 15, 2021
Use of Funds and Upcoming Deadlines for ARP -
October 15, 2021
New Q&A on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment -
October 15, 2021
School Infrastructure Letter: 17 Organizations Urge Congress to Pass the Reopen and Rebuild America's Schools Act -
October 15, 2021
FCC to Launch Connectivity Fund Program -
October 15, 2021
ܲAVƵSends Medicaid Direct Certification Letter to USDA -
October 15, 2021
Reinvesting and Rebounding: Where the Evidence Points for Accelerating Learning -
October 15, 2021
The Advocate May 2021: Bring On the Broadband: Connectivity Post-COVID -
October 15, 2021
Education Funding and Policy Details in American Families Plan -
October 15, 2021
ܲAVƵComments on EANS Program Implementation -
October 15, 2021
American Superintendent 2020 Decennial Study Now Available
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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April 10, 2025
“Low Trust” and “High Trust” 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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