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
The Advocate: April 2021 -
October 15, 2021
K12 School Facilities Belong in National Infrastructure Stimulus -
October 15, 2021
Letter to USED: Recommendations to Improve Rural Education Outreach -
October 15, 2021
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµAmerican Rescue Plan Webinars -
October 15, 2021
Letter from Deputy Assistant Secretary Samuel on School Staff Vaccination Program -
October 15, 2021
State Estimates on ARP IDEA grant funds -
October 15, 2021
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµLeads Letter Urging Expediency in Developing Kids Vaccines -
October 15, 2021
America Rescue Plan: USED Fact Sheet and State Allocations -
October 15, 2021
Guest Blog: CCSSO Resources -
October 15, 2021
American Rescue Plan Summary Memo -
October 15, 2021
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµSupports American Rescue Plan, Highlights Policy Concerns -
October 15, 2021
March Advocate: 2021 Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµLegislative Agenda -
October 15, 2021
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµReleases 2020-21 Superintendent Salary Study -
October 15, 2021
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµand 18 other National Education Groups Urge Passage of FY21 Budget Reconciliation Package -
October 14, 2021
Âܲ·AVÊÓÆµStatement to Guidance Released by the CDC and Ed. Dept. on Reopening Schools
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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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. -
April 25, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 38: The K-12 Cases in the Supreme CourtType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyKat Sturdevant interviews Sonja Trainor, executive director of the National School Attorneys Association, to break down the key education cases on the docket and what they could mean for educators, students, and school leaders across the country.
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