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  ﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵNews and Press Releases</title><link>/</link><description>Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements by subscribing to our RSS.</description><category>Press Release</category><category>E-Rate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>News</category><category>Sourcewell</category><category>Leadership Development</category><category>Health &amp; Wellness</category><category>Technology &amp; AI</category><category>Curriculum &amp; Assessment</category><a10:contributor><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:contributor><a10:contributor><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:contributor><a10:contributor><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:contributor><a10:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="/feeds/aasa-news-and-press-releases" /><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:a574a1d2-4bab-42a5-8aa6-085c4ca02d7e</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/06/27/statement-of-the-education-and-networks-libraries-coalition-on-the-5th-circuit-s-ruling-in-consumers-research-et-al.-v.-fcc</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>E-Rate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><title>EdLiNC Coalition Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding Universal Service Fund, Safeguarding E-Rate Access for Schools and Libraries</title><description>This ruling affirms the FCC’s longstanding authority to administer the USF—and by extension, its schools and libraries program, more commonly referred to as ‘E-Rate.'</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:02:01 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;a name="_Hlk490750641" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Washington, DC &amp;ndash; June 27, 2025&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;ndash; The following statement was released today by the Education and Libraries Networks Coalition (EdLiNC) in response to today&amp;rsquo;s Supreme Court decision in Consumers Research et. al v
    FCC. The decision upholds the funding mechanism of the Universal Service Fund, which include the schools and libraries (E-Rate) program:



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;EdLiNC, representing the nation's leading education and library organizations, applauds the U.S. Supreme Court&amp;rsquo;s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF) in Consumers Research v. FCC. This ruling affirms
    the FCC&amp;rsquo;s longstanding authority to administer the USF&amp;mdash;and by extension, its schools and libraries program, more commonly referred to as &amp;lsquo;E-Rate&amp;rsquo;&amp;mdash;ensuring that millions of students and library patrons nationwide can continue
    to access the internet services they need to learn, grow, and thrive.



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;For over two decades, the E-Rate program has been a cornerstone of educational equity and digital inclusion, helping public and private schools and public libraries&amp;mdash;particularly in low-income and rural areas&amp;mdash;afford high-speed broadband
    and telecommunications services. Today&amp;rsquo;s decision reinforces the vital role of E-Rate and USF in narrowing the digital divide and promoting opportunity through connectivity.



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;EdLiNC applauds this critical ruling. The Court&amp;rsquo;s decision provides much-needed certainty and stability for schools, libraries, and the students and patrons they serve. At a time when robust internet access is more essential than ever for
    teaching, learning, and workforce development, the Court has safeguarded a lifeline that communities across the country depend on.



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Today&amp;rsquo;s ruling marks a victory&amp;mdash;but not the end of the work. EdLiNC urges Congress, the FCC, and policymakers at all levels to continue protecting and modernizing the E-Rate program and the broader USF. Ensuring sustained, affordable
    broadband access for schools and libraries is not just a policy imperative&amp;mdash;it is a moral one. E-Rate remains one of the federal government&amp;rsquo;s most effective tools for promoting educational opportunity. We look forward to working with federal
    leaders to uphold and expand this critical program for the benefit of every learner, in every zip code.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;###&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EdLiNC Contacts:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jon Bernstein &amp;ndash; &lt;a href="mailto:jon@bsg-dc.com"&gt;jon@bsg-dc.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Noelle Ellerson Ng &amp;ndash; &lt;a href="mailto:nellerson@aasa.org"&gt;nellerson@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Megan Janicki - &lt;a href="mailto:mjanicki@alawash.org"&gt;mjanicki@alawash.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align="center"&gt;###&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About EdLiNC&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;EdLiNC, the Education and Libraries Networks Coalition, is composed of national education and library associations that united in 1995 to secure the inclusion of schools and libraries in the Universal Service Fund through the E-Rate program. The coalition continues to advocate for policies that ensure equitable, high-quality broadband access for all students and library users. Learn more at &lt;a href="https://www.edlinc.org" target="_blank"&gt;www.edlinc.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:306e281c-1d2f-4b5c-9ec6-8572cbfb928e</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/06/26/aasa-statement-on-delayed-fy25-allocations</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵStatement on Delayed FY25 Allocations</title><description>﻿David R. Schuler released the following statement today regarding delayed FY25 disbursements for Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV-B.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:24:11 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, released the following statement today regarding delayed FY25 disbursements for Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV-B.&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;"America&amp;rsquo;s public school leaders run district budgets that are dependent on a complex partnership between federal, state, and local funding. For decades, school districts have relied on timely confirmation of their federal allocations ahead of the July 1 start of the fiscal year&amp;mdash;ensuring stability, allowing for responsible planning, and supporting uninterrupted educational services for students.

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This year, however, continued delays in releasing federal education funds threaten to undermine that stability. �ܲ�AV��Ƶand our members are concerned that the delay in reliable, timely information from the U.S. Education Department (USED) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) represents a very real disruption to district-level budgeting and creates fiscal uncertainty, distracting from the essential work of educating America&amp;rsquo;s children.

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The delayed FY25 disbursements for Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III; and Title IV-B totals $4.786 billion&amp;mdash;resources essential for the upcoming school year, which begins in just a few weeks in many communities. Without these vital investments, schools will be faced with significant budget shortfalls, leading to reductions in service&amp;mdash;and, in some cases, staff layoffs.

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We call on the USED and OMB to release the funding as appropriated by Congress without further delay. The law is clear, the appropriations are in place, and the stakes are too high to allow political brinksmanship to interfere with the critically important operations of our nation&amp;rsquo;s public schools. We strongly urge USED and OMB to honor their legal obligations under authorizing statutes and execute the funding decisions made by Congress."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For media inquiries, please contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Director of Communications&lt;br /&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;
    &lt;a href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:cb229ef5-e407-4390-80fa-3e9b10991433</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/06/24/superintendent-justin-henry-testifies-at-sen.-hirono's-spotlight-forum-on-private-school-voucher-programs</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>Superintendent Justin Henry testifies at Sen. Hirono's spotlight forum on private school voucher programs</title><description>Today, Senator Hirono (D-HI) hosted a “spotlight forum” to hear from public education practitioners and experts about the impact of private school voucher programs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:28:08 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h5&gt;Today, Senator Hirono (D-HI) hosted a &amp;ldquo;spotlight forum&amp;rdquo; to hear from public education practitioners and experts about the impact of private school voucher programs - specifically the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) which is currently
    in front of Congress.&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;figure class="img-right"&gt;&lt;img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/news/justin-henry-at-spotlight-forum.jpeg?sfvrsn=96e245d_1" sf-size="100" width="500" alt="Justin Henry at Spotlight Forum" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Justin Henry, Superintendent of Goddard Public Schools, speaking at a Senate Spotlight Forum to discuss how the current voucher proposal in front of Congress threatens the future of public education. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;Justin Henry, Superintendent of Goddard Public Schools in Kansas, testified and shared the school leader perspective. Other participants included Jon Valant, Director, Brown Center on Education Policy, Brookings Institution; Katy Neas, Chief Executive
    Officer, The Arc of the United States; Paul Schulte, Vice President, Nebraska State Education Association; and Alexis Underwood, President, The Association of Bay County Educators.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Henry said, "As a public school superintendent, I believe every educator has the duty to advocate for a system that best meets the needs of each and every student. America's public schools educate all students, in every community regardless of their ability,
    background, or income level. The Educational Choice for Children Act threatens our essential mission by redirecting much-needed public funds to private schools, benefiting only a small number of students and offering no real reforms. We cannot afford
    to fund a secondary education system that gets to pick who and how it educates. I appreciate Senator Hirono's leadership on this issue and the opportunity to testify in today's forum."



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;rsquo;s Executive Director, David R. Schuler,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/news-media/news/2025/05/12/aasa-statement-on-ecca's-inclusion-in-republican-tax-bill" target="_blank"&gt;previously released a statement&lt;/a&gt; about ECCA and the impact it would have on the public education system, &amp;ldquo;We are deeply disappointed to see the Educational Choice for Children Act included in the Republican
    tax bill. Public dollars should fund public schools&amp;mdash;the institutions that exist to serve every student, in every community, no exceptions. Every child, no matter their zip code, deserves access to a high-quality public education. Public schools
    are not only the foundation of our communities&amp;mdash;they are American families&amp;rsquo; number one choice, serving 90% of students, making them essential to the strength and future of our country. We urge Congress to prioritize sustainable investment
    in public education to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Video of the full forum can be found &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdFYIAEazgQ" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. The press release from Senator Hirono's office can be found &lt;a href="https://www.hirono.senate.gov/news/press-releases/photos-and-video-hirono-holds-spotlight-forum-on-harmful-consequences-of-republicans-big-beautiful-bill-for-public-school-students" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:2da28320-8567-48e6-aee9-040bd04e096f</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/06/13/sourcewell-awards-new-contracts-hvac-systems-and-related-products-and-services</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>News</category><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Contracts: HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services</title><description>Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:36:03 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/sourcewell-and-aasa.png?sfvrsn=1682e5da_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;float:left;" sf-size="5808" class="-align-left" width="400" alt="Sourcewell and AASA" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, &lt;a href="https://hello.sourcewell.org/webmail/993442/895421962/d8041fc57595d9475daa07c5c41940f9bce4387a9fb32aaf66c9588ec20acc17"&gt;recently awarded&lt;/a&gt; new contracts for HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services. The contracts cover things like HVAC, indoor air quality, water heating or treatment systems, including infrastructure, sensors, smart controls, and more!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), indoor air quality (IAQ), geothermal, and water heating or treatment systems, including infrastructure, equipment, components, parts, technology, sensors, smart controls, thermostats, gauges, automation and integration tools, monitoring devices, software, management solutions, and complementary services.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABM Building Solutions, LLC&lt;/strong&gt; #080824-ABL&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carrier Corporation &lt;/strong&gt;#080824-CAR&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daikin Applied&lt;/strong&gt; #080824-DIN&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Greenheck Group&lt;/strong&gt; #080824-GRH&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Honeywell&lt;/strong&gt; #080824-HNY&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Johnson Controls&lt;/strong&gt; #080824-JHN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Siemens &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;#080824-SIE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/hvac-screenshot.png?sfvrsn=b05e414_1" alt="" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/aasa-k12-buying"&gt;Learn more here&lt;/a&gt; and visit the &lt;a href="/district-purchasing-hub"&gt;District Purchasing Hub&lt;/a&gt; to access hundreds of competitively solicited cooperative purchasing solutions for your schools and district.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:b172fc3d-c93a-41d7-874a-7220bf246d00</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/06/06/sourcewell-awards-new-contracts-oem-vehicle-parts-and-supplies</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>News</category><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Contracts: OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies</title><description>Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:37 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/sourcewell-and-aasa.png?sfvrsn=1682e5da_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;float:left;" sf-size="5808" class="-align-left" width="400" alt="Sourcewell and AASA" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, &lt;a href="https://hello.sourcewell.org/webmail/993442/895421962/d8041fc57595d9475daa07c5c41940f9bce4387a9fb32aaf66c9588ec20acc17"&gt;recently awarded&lt;/a&gt; new contracts for OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies. The contracts cover things like original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair, replacement, maintenance parts, supplies, and services for buses, all engine and powertrain types, and more!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair, replacement, maintenance parts, supplies, and services for automobiles, SUVs, vans, light trucks, Class 3-8 chassis and equipment, buses, and motorcycles; and all engine and powertrain types including gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, electric, and hybrid.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ford&lt;/strong&gt; #080124-FMC&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;General Motors &lt;/strong&gt;#080124-GNL&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;International Parts&lt;/strong&gt; #080124-NVS&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PACCAR&lt;/strong&gt; #080124-PCP&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Parts Authority&lt;/strong&gt; #080124-PAH&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/oem-screenshot.png?sfvrsn=f6b8b863_1" alt="" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/aasa-k12-buying"&gt;Learn more here&lt;/a&gt; and visit the &lt;a href="/district-purchasing-hub"&gt;District Purchasing Hub&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a name="_Int_KoyVb5W4"&gt;to&lt;/a&gt; access hundreds of competitively solicited cooperative purchasing solutions for your schools and district.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:7a80d4e4-fe2f-4292-8fc1-5b5a88af7196</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/06/02/aasa-statement-on-new-details-of-the-fy26-budget</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵStatement on New Details of Proposed FY26 Budget</title><description>�ܲ�AV��Ƶissues statement on current Administration's FY26 budget proposal that includes cuts to K-12 education.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:06:08 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Trump Administration released more information for its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) proposed budget, including details on&amp;nbsp;the US Education Department (USED). &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p paraid="601900257" paraeid="{819d3324-c2ed-4465-abe1-c035ee53d00c}{9}"&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA&lt;/a&gt;, the nation&amp;rsquo;s leading voice for public school district leaders, is disappointed that the Administration doubled down on its proposal to cut critical investments and resources from K-12 education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Administration preserved funding&amp;nbsp;for priority programs such as&amp;nbsp;IDEA and Title I in the proposal, but eliminated other crucial&amp;nbsp;education funding,&amp;nbsp;under the guise of efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In an attempt to&amp;nbsp;provide flexible district funding, the President proposed cuts to resources that are imperative to delivering services for rural schools, evidence-based reading instruction, professional development for educators, supports for English-language learners as well as music, art, and STEM programs. �ܲ�AV��Ƶopposes these cuts as well as proposed consolidations.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Federal investment in education&amp;mdash;particularly through formula programs&amp;mdash;is critical in ensuring that every child in America, in every community, in every zip code receives the opportunity to succeed in college, career and real life in
            the real world. �ܲ�AV��Ƶand our 10,000+ members work tirelessly to fulfill America&amp;rsquo;s public education promise - supporting educational opportunity for all students with adequate federal funding should be a priority for the administration
            and reflected in the FY26 appropriations package.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶwelcomes the opportunity to work&amp;nbsp;with Congress to create a bipartisan appropriations package that protects our nation&amp;rsquo;s children and advances our economy,
            democracy, and America&amp;rsquo;s future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For media inquiries, please contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Director of Communications&lt;br /&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can read more on the &lt;a href="/resources/blog/used-budget-summary-proposes-drastic-cuts-to-k12" target="_blank"&gt;�ܲ�AV��ƵLeading Edge Policy &amp;amp; Advocacy Blog here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:061310f0-f41e-4469-90b8-9a7e77f69193</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/05/30/sourcewell-awards-new-tax-exempt-municipal-leasing-with-related-services-contracts</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>News</category><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Tax-Exempt Municipal Leasing with Related Services Contracts</title><description>Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for Tax-Exempt Municipal Leasing with Related Services.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 19:23:44 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/sourcewell-and-aasa.png?sfvrsn=1682e5da_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;float:left;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-left" width="400" alt="Sourcewell and AASA" sf-size="5808" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, &lt;a href="https://hello.sourcewell.org/webmail/993442/854036431/d8041fc57595d9475daa07c5c41940f9bce4387a9fb32aaf66c9588ec20acc17"&gt;recently awarded&lt;/a&gt; new contracts for Tax-Exempt Municipal Leasing with Related Services. The contracts cover things like tax-exempt financing solutions for leasing a wide range of assets, contract management tools, complementary financing alternatives, and more!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tax-Exempt Municipal Leasing with Related Services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tax-exempt financing solutions for leasing a wide range of assets, commodities, equipment, and improvements; related services, such as delivery, end-of-lease, asset, or contract management tools, and similar services; and complementary financing alternatives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Community Leasing Partners&lt;/strong&gt; #092424-CFB&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NCL Government Capital&lt;/strong&gt; #092424-NCL&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/tax-exempt-image.png?sfvrsn=c3d603da_1" style="float:left;" alt="" class="-align-left" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/aasa-k12-buying"&gt;Learn more here&lt;/a&gt; and visit the &lt;a href="/district-purchasing-hub"&gt;District Purchasing Hub&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a name="_Int_KoyVb5W4" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;to&lt;/a&gt; access hundreds of competitively solicited cooperative purchasing solutions for your schools and district.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:f35a1a65-1ca8-47c1-94b7-c77a65fbbe44</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/05/22/aasa-statement-on-the-oklahoma-statewide-charter-school-board-v.-drummond-st.-isidore-of-seville-catholic-virtual-school-v.-drummon-supreme-court-decision</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵStatement on Supreme Court Decision Regarding First Religious Charter School</title><description>�ܲ�AV��Ƶapplauds this morning’s Supreme Court 4-4 decision.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:55:45 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, released the following statement today on the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond Supreme Court
    Decision&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;"AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ applauds this morning&amp;rsquo;s Supreme Court 4-4 decision in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond, upholding the lower court&amp;rsquo;s
        ruling in Oklahoma to ensure public schools under state law remain non-sectarian. �ܲ�AV��Ƶled &lt;a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-394/354878/20250407121351174_250404a%20AC%20Brief%20for%20efiling.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;an amicus brief&lt;/a&gt; detailing the dire, real-world consequences of the Supreme Court allowing our nation to create a first of its kind religious charter school.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re encouraged by today&amp;rsquo;s win but know that the fight to dismantle the separation of church and state is just beginning. We will continue our work to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to fund private religious schools and are spent
        on the 50+ million students attending public schools across the United States that provide access to high-quality education for every child, in every community."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For media inquiries, please contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Director of Communications&lt;br /&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498
    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:2e4973ee-32e2-4b26-94f3-acdefeede556</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/05/16/sourcewell-awards-new-water-treatment-chemicals-with-related-supplies-equipment-and-services-contracts</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>News</category><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Water Treatment Chemicals with Related Supplies, Equipment, and Services Contracts</title><description>Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for water treatment chemicals with related supplies, equipment, and services.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 19:19:57 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/sourcewell-and-aasa.png?sfvrsn=1682e5da_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;float:left;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-left" width="400" alt="Sourcewell and AASA" sf-size="5808" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, &lt;a href="https://hello.sourcewell.org/webmail/993442/854036431/d8041fc57595d9475daa07c5c41940f9bce4387a9fb32aaf66c9588ec20acc17"&gt;recently awarded&lt;/a&gt; new contracts for water treatment chemicals with related supplies, equipment, and services. The contracts cover things like water treatment chemicals and gases for drinking water systems, PFAS and pollutant reduction and removal, industrial applications, such as boilers, and more!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Water Treatment Chemicals with Related Supplies, Equipment, and Services&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Water treatment chemicals and gases for drinking water systems, wastewater processing, irrigation water systems, PFAS and pollutant reduction and removal; and industrial applications, such as boilers; and related software, equipment, supplies, and services. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Great Water Tech&lt;/strong&gt; #091724-GRWT&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nachurs Alpine &lt;/strong&gt;#091724-NACH&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pace Solutions&lt;/strong&gt; #091724-PACE&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Xylem Vue&lt;/strong&gt; #091724-XYLE&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/water-systems-screenshot.png?sfvrsn=61ad8550_1" alt="" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/aasa-k12-buying"&gt;Learn more here&lt;/a&gt; and visit the &lt;a href="/district-purchasing-hub"&gt;District Purchasing Hub&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a name="_Int_KoyVb5W4"&gt;to&lt;/a&gt; access hundreds of competitively solicited cooperative purchasing solutions for your schools and district.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:d4b718b2-da2c-407c-9b0e-51f6cad4f993</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/05/12/aasa-statement-on-ecca's-inclusion-in-republican-tax-bill</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵStatement on ECCA's Inclusion in Republican Tax Bill</title><description>﻿David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, released the following statement today on the Republican Tax Bill.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 21:26:34 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, released the following statement today on the Republican Tax Bill&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;"We are deeply disappointed to see the Educational Choice for Children Act included in the Republican tax bill. Public dollars should fund public schools&amp;mdash;the institutions that exist to serve every student, in every community, no exceptions." &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"Every child, no matter their zip code, deserves access to a high-quality public education. Public schools are not only the foundation of our communities&amp;mdash;they are American families&amp;rsquo; number one choice, serving 90% of students, making them essential to the strength and future of our country." &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"We urge Congress to prioritize sustainable investment in public education to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For media inquiries, please contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Director of Communications&lt;br /&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;
    &lt;a href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:d7f86616-39f6-4027-946a-eb0e648d013b</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/05/02/aasa-statement-on-the-proposed-fy26-federal-budget</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵStatement on the Proposed FY26 Federal Budget</title><description>﻿David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, released the following statement today on the proposed FY26 Federal Budget.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 19:26:58 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, released the following statement today on the proposed FY26 Federal Budget.&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;"America&amp;rsquo;s children deserve strong, supported and fully funded public schools.&lt;a href="/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-stringify-link="/" delay="150"&gt;&amp;nbsp;AASA&lt;/a&gt;, the nation&amp;rsquo;s leading voice for public school district leaders, is disappointed to learn that the president&amp;rsquo;s proposed federal FY26 budget seeks to defund, rather than invest in, the bright futures
    of our nation&amp;rsquo;s youngest minds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sustained federal investment in education&amp;mdash;particularly through formula programs&amp;mdash;is critical in ensuring that every child, in every American community, receives every opportunity to succeed
    in college, career and real life in the real world. �ܲ�AV��Ƶand our members work tirelessly to fulfill America&amp;rsquo;s public education promise, and this bipartisan priority should be reflected in the FY26 appropriations package.
    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶwelcomes the opportunity to work with Congress on creating a strong appropriations package that protects America&amp;rsquo;s children and advances our economy and democracy through prioritizing federal investment in public education."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional information is available on &lt;a href="/resources/blog/president-trump-releases-skinny-fy26-budget-proposal" target="_blank"&gt;The Leading Edge: Advocacy &amp;amp; Policy Blog&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For media inquiries, please contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Director of Communications&lt;br /&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;
    &lt;a href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:eb133507-14ef-4f39-b617-1666912a2b61</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/05/01/mental-health-awareness-month</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Health &amp; Wellness</category><title>Mental Health Awareness Month</title><description>Resources to support school district leaders this Mental Health Awareness Month.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:09 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/news/mham-2025-webpage-banner-(844-x-169-px).png?sfvrsn=4ebc23a5_1" alt="" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;div data-sf-ec-immutable="" contenteditable="false" style="width:650px;height:366px;display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"&gt;&lt;div data-sf-disable-link-event=""&gt;&lt;iframe width="650" height="366" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K-SSJxnFHHA?si=59MRI--c5xGugRWz" frameborder="0"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When leaders model self-care and prioritize wellness, entire school communities thrive.&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;This Mental Health Awareness Month, �ܲ�AV��Ƶis focusing on systemic well-being, sustainable leadership, and the importance of reconnecting with purpose.&amp;nbsp;At the top of this page, you&amp;rsquo;ll hear directly from Superintendent Carrie Hruby as she expands
    on the themes of her recent School Administrator article, "&lt;a href="/resources/resource/burning-out" target="_blank"&gt;Burning Out&lt;/a&gt;" &amp;mdash; from the limitations of self-care to the power of purpose-driven
    leadership.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Below, explore practical tools and strategies to help support your team, strengthen culture, and build lasting resilience across your school community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Leadership Tips to Prioritize Self-Care:&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Set boundaries. &lt;/strong&gt;We don&amp;rsquo;t have to be available 24/7. Carving out time for personal commitments &amp;mdash; whether it&amp;rsquo;s family, exercise or quiet reflection &amp;mdash; is crucial.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Engage in peer support.&lt;/strong&gt; Find a trusted group of fellow leaders who can provide support, whether through �ܲ�AV��Ƶnetworks, state associations or informal meet-ups.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take a break.&lt;/strong&gt; Whether it&amp;rsquo;s a weekend away, a daily mindfulness practice or simply giving yourself permission to disconnect. Rest is not a luxury.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seek professional support when needed. &lt;/strong&gt;Just as we advocate for mental health support for students, leaders must be willing to seek help when the stress becomes overwhelming.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="note"&gt;Tips adapted from the articles found in the &lt;a href="/publications/publication/may-2025-school-administrator" target="_blank"&gt;May 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;span class="note"&gt;issue of &lt;em&gt;School Administrator &lt;/em&gt;magazine.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Leadership isn&amp;rsquo;t about strategy alone &amp;mdash; it&amp;rsquo;s about&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;modeling the wellness and joy we want to see in our schools&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;cite&gt;&lt;/cite&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;cite class="pull-quote__attribution"&gt;avis williams, former superintendent and ceo&lt;/cite&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class="accordion"&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"&gt;Tools and Resources
    &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__content"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&amp;nbsp;Five Years Later: How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Lead Our Districts&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;In&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/five-years-later-how-the-pandemic-changed-the-way-we-lead-our-districts/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;this &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��ƵRadio episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,
 Dr. Gustavo Balderas, president of AASA, joins fellow superintendents Dr. Barbara Sargent, Dr. Jeremy Owoh, and Dr. Brandi Kelly to reflect on how the pandemic reshaped educational leadership. The conversation explores lasting changes to how
            &lt;strong&gt;districts support student
                    and staff well-being&lt;/strong&gt;, the increased role of technology, and the&lt;strong&gt; importance of empathy, sustainability, and future-ready planning&lt;/strong&gt;. Together, they share successful strategies and offer guidance for
            building strong, supportive school systems in a post-pandemic world.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/school-administrator/samay2025cover_200x259.png?sfvrsn=39c6c16c_1" style="float:left;" class="-align-left" alt="" sf-size="116301" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;School Administrator Magazine&lt;/em&gt;
 &lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/publications/publication/may-2025-school-administrator" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;: &lt;/strong&gt;Diving into how school districts can create safe and
            supportive school environments for their staff and students.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="/publications/publication/january-2024-school-administrator" target="_blank"&gt;January 2024&lt;/a&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Examining
 some distinctive ways that public schools deliver health services to their communities today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="/publications/publication/march-2023-school-administrator" target="_blank"&gt;March 2023&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;:
 Diving into how districts can attend to security on campuses and attend to students&amp;rsquo; mental wellness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/publications/publication/august-2022-school-administrator" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;August 2022&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:
 Exploring healing-centered leadership &amp;mdash; how superintendents can balance collective trauma with their duty to lead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&amp;nbsp;Superintendent Response and Recovery Network&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;Launched at AASA&amp;rsquo;s 2025 National Conference on Education, this new initiative connects superintendents navigating school crises with peers who&amp;rsquo;ve been through similar experiences. The network offers real-time support, expert guidance,
            and customizable tools for crisis preparedness, response and recovery.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/resources/superintendent-response-and-recovery-network" rel="noopener" data-end="509" data-start="447" target="_new"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Explore the Network and Resources&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&amp;nbsp;Addressing Burnout in Education: A Superintendent&amp;rsquo;s Perspective&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;Illinois superintendent Carrie Hruby shares reflections which explores the often overlooked cost of burnout among educators and staff.&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="/resources/resource/burning-out" target="_blank"&gt;Read More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&amp;nbsp;Superintendent Roundtable: Building Supportive Systems for Well-Being Districtwide&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;On February 27, 2025, JED and �ܲ�AV��Ƶhosted a webinar roundtable as part of the &lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/09/01/default-calendar/district-mental-health-initiative" target="_blank"&gt;District Mental Health Initiative&lt;/a&gt;,
 featuring real-world insights from two superintendents and their teams who are currently participating in the program. The discussion highlighted practical strategies for fostering a culture of well-being in school communities and included
            a lively Q&amp;amp;A with participants. &lt;a href="/resources/resource/superintendent-roundtable-building-supportive-systems-for-well-being-districtwide" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch the Recording&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&amp;nbsp;Case Study on Supporting Mental Health through the&amp;nbsp;Whole-Child Approach&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Deer Lakes School District, serving 1,800 students in northeastern Pennsylvania, focuses on social-emotional learning, technology integration, and community alignment to create a student-centered, equity-driven educational model. This case
            study highlights how this district is shaping the leaders of tomorrow through a whole-child approach.&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="/resources/resource/case-study-deer-lakes" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;View Case Study&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;a href="/resources/all-resources?Keywords=&amp;amp;DateFacet=&amp;amp;SortOrder=DESC&amp;amp;TypeFacet=&amp;amp;RowsPerPage=20&amp;amp;Categories=0775d9ca-a6a6-4bd7-8f70-e7189a6b7bab" class="button button--action"&gt;Visit All �ܲ�AV��ƵResources on Mental Health and Wellness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"&gt;News and Blog Posts
    &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__content"&gt;&lt;a href="/resources/blog/leading-with-joy-reflections-on-connection-optimism-and-student-success" class="item-list__link"&gt;
 &lt;p class="item-list__date"&gt;May 1, 2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span class="item-list__title"&gt;Leading with Joy: Reflections on Connection, Optimism, and Student Success&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;p class="item-list__description"&gt;Takeaways from AASA's Leadership for Well-Being &amp;amp; Learning Summit; exploring how connection, optimism, and purpose can sustain school leaders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a href="/resources/blog/boulder-valley-strong-insights-from-a-superintendent" class="item-list__link"&gt;
 &lt;p class="item-list__date"&gt;April 11, 2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span class="item-list__title"&gt;Insights from a Colorado Superintendent on Leading During Crises&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;p class="item-list__description"&gt;Exploring the human side of district leadership to find strength when your community needs it most. &lt;em&gt;Part three of a four-part blog series exploring how BVSD in Colorado navigated natural disasters while building community resilience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="item-list__date"&gt;April 4, 2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="/resources/blog/boulder-valley-strong-navigating-grief-and-trauma-after-the-marshall-fires" class="item-list__link"&gt;&lt;span class="item-list__title"&gt;Navigating Grief and Trauma After the Marshall Fires&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;p class="item-list__description"&gt;How Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) in Colorado supported students through grief and trauma in response to the Marshall Fires. &lt;em&gt;Part three of a four-part blog series exploring how BVSD in Colorado navigated natural disasters while building community resilience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;
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 &lt;p class="item-list__description"&gt;Westbury Union Free School District (N.Y.)'s annual initiative to empower students and families with the tools for emotional well-being and success in the classroom and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="item-list__description"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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 cover: On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired by Susan Enfield and Kristi Wilson&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;by Susan Enfield and Kristi Wilson&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Superintendents in the Pandemic&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired: Superintendents in the Pandemic provides a unique view into the unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities superintendents faced during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and examines the lessons that
            can be learned moving forward. In their own words, current and former superintendents reflect on their challenges and successes and share recommendations on how we can continue to learn from this historic moment and advance our public education
            system to serve all students. Written by two veteran superintendents with decades of experience, this book offers invaluable insights.
            &lt;a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475874983/On-Fire-Under-Fire-or-Fired-Superintendents-in-the-Pandemic" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check it out!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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 cover: From Surviving to Thriving by Rich Drolet and Armand Pires&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From Surviving to Thriving &lt;/strong&gt;by Rich Drolet and Armand Pires&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Resources and Practical Strategies for New, Aspiring, and Veteran Superintendents&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Surviving to Thriving: Resources and Practical Strategies for New, Aspiring, and Veteran Superintendents provides key actions and behaviors superintendents can use to be successful in their role. This text takes a topical approach, with each
            chapter dedicated to one key aspect of the superintendency. Included in this book are simple, easy-to-implement strategies that serve as a guide to support the leadership and development of any aspiring, new, or veteran superintendent.
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 &lt;figcaption&gt;Book cover: Implementing Social-Emotional Learning by Sheldon Berman&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Implementing Social-Emotional Learning&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;by Sheldon Berman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Insights from School Districts&amp;rsquo; Successes and Setbacks&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Implementing Social-Emotional Learning: Insights from Districts&amp;rsquo; Successes and Setbacks provides essential insights into the strategies that have enabled districts to effectively provide the benefits of social-emotional learning to their
            students. Building on case studies of six school districts that vary in size, geographic region, demographic diversity, per-pupil spending, staff capacity, and leadership style, this book offers indispensable observations about the factors
            that facilitate the deep integration of SEL into daily instruction and school culture. &lt;a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475869330/Implementing-Social-Emotional-Learning-Insights-from-School-Districts%E2%80%99-Successes-and-Setbacks" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check it out!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure class="img-left"&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475867367/Prioritizing-Health-and-Well-Being-Self-Care-as-a-Leadership-Strategy-for-School-Leaders" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/books/prioritizing-health-and-well-beingb32fce73-fa95-461b-b6f1-714338389257.png?sfvrsn=8f6f26ac_1" alt="Prioritizing Health and Well Being" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Book
 cover: Prioritizing Health and Well-Being by Brian K. Creasman&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prioritizing Health and Well-Being&lt;/strong&gt; by Brian K. Creasman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Self-Care as a Leadership Strategy for School Leaders&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the national focus on social and emotional well-being and work and life balance, a discussion focused on the superintendency with simple and practical strategies is offered. This book is written for any aspiring, novice, or veteran superintendent
            to utilize and gain an appreciation for the importance of their own health and well-being in terms of their overall effectiveness as a leader. &lt;a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475867367/Prioritizing-Health-and-Well-Being-Self-Care-as-a-Leadership-Strategy-for-School-Leaders" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check it out!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;a href="/publications/books" class="button button--highlight"&gt;View additional titles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;When school leaders recognize that&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;burnout is not a personal flaw but a signal for systemic change&lt;/strong&gt;, it opens the door to real solutions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;By reconnecting people with their strengths, values, and purpose, we can foster a healthier, more resilient culture &amp;mdash; one where both educators and students can truly thrive.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;rdquo;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;cite class="pull-quote__attribution"&gt;carrie hruby, superintendent, o'fallon community consolidated school district (ill.)&lt;/cite&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class="content-box"&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Cohort and Initiative Spotlight: &lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h6&gt;Leadership for Well-being and Learning Cohort&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Starting &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;September 10, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This cohort&amp;nbsp;provides a comprehensive approach to supporting the mental, emotional, and academic success of students and staff.&amp;nbsp;With access to expanded resources and opportunities for collaboration, you'll create strategic plans that
            promote resilience, growth, and thriving school environments. Join a vibrant community of leaders dedicated to fostering inclusive practices where both well-being and learning flourish.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/09/10/default-calendar/leadership-for-well-being-and-learning-cohort" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Learn More&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;JED and �ܲ�AV��ƵDistrict Mental Health Initiative (DMHI)&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From September 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This initiative is a transformative two-year initiative developed by JED and in partnership with �ܲ�AV��Ƶtailored to support district leaders as they improve their school mental health systems. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Districts are encouraged to sign up for the next cohort of the initiative, which will begin September 2025!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/09/01/default-calendar/district-mental-health-initiative" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Learn More&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:b57c9749-ef27-4664-bc67-4794395255e1</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/04/25/sourcewell-awards-new-staffing-with-related-services-and-solutions-contracts</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>News</category><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Staffing with Related Services and Solutions Contracts</title><description>Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for staffing with related services and solutions.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:35:26 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/sourcewell-and-aasa.png?sfvrsn=1682e5da_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;float:left;" sf-size="5808" class="-align-left" width="400" alt="Sourcewell and AASA" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, &lt;a href="https://hello.sourcewell.org/webmail/993442/819226765/3ecc2809278195ae84e399dc4c1faefa8ab0087c8c5f6c1bb8c102235c6b3eb8"&gt;recently awarded&lt;/a&gt; new contracts for staffing with related services and solutions. The contracts cover things like professional educational staffing services, public sector and health services, and more!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Staffing with Related Services and Solutions&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Staffing for professional education services, such as teaching, interpreting, paraprofessionals, and special and alternative education; and public sector and health services, such as nursing, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and social work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Infojini, Inc. &lt;/strong&gt;#061324-INF&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IG True Grit Holdings, LP&lt;/strong&gt; #061324-IGT&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ManpowerGroup US, Inc.&lt;/strong&gt; #061324-MPG&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SearchPros Staffing, LLC&lt;/strong&gt; #061324-SPS&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Act One Group&lt;/strong&gt; #061324-TAO&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tryfacta, Inc.&lt;/strong&gt; #061324-TR&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/sourcewell/sourcewell-contract-april-2025.png?sfvrsn=12d80909_1" alt="" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/aasa-k12-buying"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;and visit the&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="/district-purchasing-hub" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;white-space:inherit;" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ| Sourcewell District Purchasing Hub&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;
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 access hundreds of competitively solicited cooperative purchasing solutions for your schools and district.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:f045b7c9-b7c7-49f9-aa48-3fbf5c015b26</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/04/22/aasa-s-2nd-ai-summit-call-for-proposals-now-open</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Leadership Development</category><title>AASA’s 2nd AI Summit Call for Proposals Now Open</title><description>AASA's 2nd AI Summit call for proposals is open now through June 15th, 2025.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:50:42 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/professional-learning/ai/ai-summitheader1000.png?sfvrsn=fcdbd0e4_1" alt="" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5 style="text-align:center;"&gt;AASA&amp;rsquo;s 2nd AI Summit Call for Proposals is Now Open&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;After a sold-out debut, �ܲ�AV��Ƶis thrilled to announce the return of our &lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/11/18/default-calendar/ai-super-summit" target="_blank"&gt;AI Super Summit&lt;/a&gt;, happening November 18&amp;ndash;19, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. This is your chance to join a dynamic community of education leaders navigating the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence in public education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re looking for districts that are actively implementing AI&amp;mdash;what problems you&amp;rsquo;re solving, what opportunities you&amp;rsquo;re creating, and what lessons you're learning along the way. You don&amp;rsquo;t need to have everything figured out. We want authentic stories from school systems that are experimenting, iterating, and leading.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re especially interested in proposals that explore the following:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;What problems has your district attempted to solve using AI?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;What new opportunities has AI created for students, staff, or operations?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;What lessons have you learned along the way?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Have you implemented policies or guidelines to ensure the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How are you engaging your community, supporting your board, or addressing emerging issues such as academic integrity and data privacy?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Each 70-minute session should include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;A district-led presentation sharing their AI journey, including successes and struggles. We encourage participation from superintendents and relevant district staff.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Interactive discussion time so attendees can reflect and connect around shared challenges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;A Q&amp;amp;A segment to deepen engagement and learning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Actionable takeaways that participants can bring back to their own districts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re scaling districtwide AI strategies or pushing innovative pilots forward, we want to learn from your work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Submissions are due by 11:59 pm ET on June 15th, 2025.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://form.asana.com/?k=fuyE08HT_intbHnl5d0-yw&amp;amp;d=1190117139682703" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Learn More &amp;amp; Submit Today&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Questions?&lt;/strong&gt; Contact John Malloy at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:jmalloy@aasa.org" target="_blank"&gt;jmalloy@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:689462d0-0ac0-44ac-b51e-8f37083239ab</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/04/17/aasa-announces-new-governance-members</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵAnnounces New Governance Members</title><description>Four superintendents from areas across the country have been elected to the executive committee of AASA.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:05 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alexandria, Va.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &amp;ndash; April 17, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Four superintendents from areas across the country have been elected to the executive committee of &lt;a target="_blank" href="/home"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;, the nation&amp;rsquo;s premier organization serving thousands of public school system leaders throughout the U.S.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The 23-member committee, elected by AASA&amp;rsquo;s governing board, represents each region of the country. The committee meets quarterly and conducts the ongoing business of the organization.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The new executive committee members who will officially assume their new roles in July include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wendy Birhanzel, Harrison School District 2, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Region 2)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meredith Nadeau, School Administrative Unit #21, Hampton, N.H. (Region 7)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leslie Ricciardelli, Collier County Public School District, Naples, Fla. (Region 5)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deron Stender, Creston Community School District, Creston, Iowa (Region 3)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;We are excited to welcome the newly elected members of AASA&amp;rsquo;s executive committee, who bring forward-thinking leadership and a strong commitment to guiding our organization,&amp;rdquo; said David R. Schuler, executive director. &amp;ldquo;�ܲ�AV��Ƶcontinues its proud tradition of superintendents electing peers who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their districts and communities&amp;mdash;and most importantly, an unwavering dedication to serving the children across our nation.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New executive committee members will serve a three-year term effective July 1, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:09da1cf1-a563-48e8-81c6-4fe184053a1e</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/04/03/texas-superintendent-latonya-goffney-named-aasa-president-elect</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>Texas Superintendent LaTonya Goffney Named �ܲ�AV��ƵPresident-Elect</title><description>LaTonya Goffney, superintendent of the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas, was voted as the 2025-26 president-elect of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:40:47 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alexandria, Va. &amp;ndash; April 3, 2025 &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash; &lt;a target="_blank" href="/about-aasa/person/latonya-goffney"&gt;LaTonya Goffney&lt;/a&gt;, superintendent of the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas, was voted as the 2025-26 president-elect of AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, the nation&amp;rsquo;s premier organization
        representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide.



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="img-right"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/advocacy/latonya-goffney.png?sfvrsn=6fd68277_3" alt="" sf-size="812773" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Goffney
 was named the superintendent of Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas in 2018 after serving in a similar role with the Lufkin Independent School District in Lufkin, Texas for five years.



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;My experience as a superintendent in rural, suburban, and urban districts has provided me with diverse insights into the unique challenges and opportunities schools face,&amp;rdquo; Goffney said. &amp;ldquo;As �ܲ�AV��Ƶpresident-elect, I will champion
        public education, leading with optimism, courage, and hope, while uniting educational leaders from all districts across the country &amp;ndash; small, midsize, and large; rural, suburban, and urban &amp;ndash; to ensure every child graduates with choices
        and opportunities. Together, we will foster resilience, innovation, and collaboration to strengthen public schools.&amp;rdquo;



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Goffney joined �ܲ�AV��Ƶin 2013 and currently serves as a member of the organization&amp;rsquo;s executive committee. She has been a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators since 2008 and served as its President from 2023-24.



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Superintendent Goffney provides strong, future-driven leadership for her district and demonstrates a tireless commitment to the transformative power of public education by shaping opportunities for all students,&amp;rdquo; David R. Schuler, executive
        director, �ܲ�AV��Ƶsaid. &amp;ldquo;I look forward to working closely with LaTonya in her new role as president-elect to forge brighter futures for district leaders and ensure students nationwide are not only prepared for real life in the real world but
        can succeed and thrive.&amp;rdquo;



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Goffney earned her Doctor of Education, Master of Education, and Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:128a090b-1528-4b6a-a5d2-1d3d4a95d040</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/04/03/idea-full-funding-act-bill-reintroduced-by-reps.-huffman-thompson-and-sen.-van-hollen-to-fully-fund-special-education</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>“IDEA Full Funding Act” Bill Reintroduced by Reps. Huffman, Thompson and Sen. Van Hollen to Fully Fund Special Education</title><description>This legislation would fulfil Congress’ commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:37:15 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alexandria, Va. &amp;ndash; April 3, 2025 &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash; Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Glenn &amp;lsquo;GT&amp;rsquo; Thompson (PA-15) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced the IDEA Full Funding Act. This legislation
        would fulfil Congress&amp;rsquo; commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In 1975, Congress passed IDEA to ensure that every child with a disability has access to educational opportunity. This law was a historic
        step forward, but since its passage Congress has failed to provide the funding it promised.

    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Under IDEA, the federal government committed to pay 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure for special education. However, that pledge has never been met, and current funding is right around 10 percent. The IDEA Full Funding Act provides
        for regular, mandatory increases in IDEA spending to finally meet the obligation to America&amp;rsquo;s children and schools. Eight other Representatives signed on as original cosponsors: Reps. Neguse, Fitzpatrick, Criag, Stauber, Bynum, Bacon, Swalwell
        and Bost.

    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The full press release from the bill&amp;rsquo;s sponsors can be found &lt;a href="https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/04/03/2025/huffman-van-hollen-reintroduce-bicameral-legislation-to-fully-fund-special-education" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.

 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote pull-quote--right"&gt;This legislation is crucial in strengthening our nation&amp;rsquo;s schools and ensuring all students&amp;mdash;regardless of ability&amp;mdash;have the opportunity to access a high-quality education.&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;While we&amp;rsquo;ve made substantial progress to fund special education services in recent years, we still have important work left to do to live up to the original commitment Congress made,&amp;rdquo; said Rep. Jared Huffman. &amp;ldquo;All children
        &amp;ndash; no matter their zip code, race, disability, or any other factor &amp;ndash; should be able to access a full, exceptional education, and this legislation will help school districts provide the necessary resources to make this vision a reality.
        The current chronic underfunding leaves an unfair burden on students, teachers, schools, and families. Our bill holds up the federal government&amp;rsquo;s end of the bargain to fully fund special education services on a permanent basis and set all
        students up for long-term success.&amp;rdquo;



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"For too long, the federal government has fallen short on its commitment to share the cost of education with states for individuals with special needs, placing an unfair burden on schools, teachers, and families,&amp;rdquo; said Rep. Glenn &amp;lsquo;GT&amp;rsquo;
        Thompson (R-PA). &amp;ldquo;The IDEA Full Funding Act reaffirms our promise and makes IDEA whole over the next 10 years. This is a positive step toward ensuring every student with disabilities receives the support and resources they need to thrive.&amp;rdquo;



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Fifty years ago, Congress passed the IDEA Act, and with it, made a promise to children with disabilities and their families &amp;ndash; but we have fallen short of that promise every year since. While Donald Trump and Elon Musk are illegally gutting
        public education in America, we are fighting to strengthen it. Our bill will ensure that Congress finally meets its commitment to fully fund IDEA, putting us closer to delivering equal access to high-quality education for every student in this
        country,&amp;rdquo; said Senator Van Hollen.&amp;nbsp;



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This legislation is supported by a broad and diverse group of over 50 national organizations, including AASA, The School Superintendent Association.

    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;�ܲ�AV��Ƶis proud to support the IDEA Full Funding Act being introduced today. This legislation is crucial in strengthening our nation&amp;rsquo;s schools and ensuring all students&amp;mdash;regardless of ability&amp;mdash;have the opportunity to access a
        high-quality education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) represents a critical commitment in leveling the playing field for students with disabilities. Congress passed IDEA 50 years ago, pledging to fund 40% of the additional
        costs associated with educating these students. As Congress has yet to meet this obligation, we are proud to endorse the IDEA Full Funding Act, being introduced in both the House and Senate and thank Senator Van Hollen and Representatives Thompson
        and Huffman for their leadership on this important issue.&amp;rdquo; said Executive Director of AASA, David. R. Schuler, Ph.D.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:1c3428de-8151-4b00-95af-42dfcb812cb8</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/04/03/cosn-and-aasa-honor-dr.-karen-cheser-with-2025-empowered-digital-superintendent-of-the-year-award</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Technology &amp; AI</category><title>CoSN and �ܲ�AV��ƵHonor Dr. Karen Cheser With 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award</title><description>The award recognizes an exceptional superintendent who serves as a true empowered leader, leveraging and championing technologies in the classroom and district.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seattle, Wash.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &amp;ndash; April 3, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.cosn.org/" target="_blank"&gt;CoSN&lt;/a&gt; and AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ honored Dr. Karen Cheser of &lt;a href="https://www.durangoschools.org/" target="_blank"&gt;Durango School District&lt;/a&gt; (CO) with its 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award for her impactful and visionary leadership. Dr. Karen Cheser has not only ensured that important district information is communicated to stakeholders, but she has also implemented systems that allow for feedback that drives innovation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The CoSN and �ܲ�AV��ƵEmpowerED &lt;a href="https://www.cosn.org/award/cosn-and-aasa-empowered-digital-superintendent-of-the-year-award/" target="_blank"&gt;Digital Superintendent of the Year Award&lt;/a&gt;, sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.classlink.com/" target="_blank"&gt;ClassLink&lt;/a&gt;, recognizes an exceptional district superintendent who serves as a true empowered leader, leveraging and championing technologies in the classroom and throughout the district to transform their school district.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;I&amp;rsquo;m deeply honored to accept this award on behalf of our incredible team. This recognition reflects our shared commitment to empowering students through hands-on, real-world STEM learning &amp;mdash; and I hope it inspires other educators to take bold steps toward innovation and opportunity for all learners,&amp;rdquo; said Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Durango School District.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;It is a privilege to honor Dr. Karen Cheser as the 2025 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year. Karen&amp;rsquo;s visionary leadership, passion for innovation and dedication to student empowerment have profoundly impacted Durango School District and set an inspiring example nationwide. Congratulations, Dr. Cheser &amp;mdash; your commitment to students and their futures motivates and inspires us all,&amp;rdquo; said Berj Akian, CEO &amp;amp; Founder, ClassLink.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;�ܲ�AV��Ƶis proud to partner with CoSN in presenting this year&amp;rsquo;s winner of the EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year Award! A big congratulations to the winner, Dr. Karen Cheser, who has demonstrated the future-driven leadership our students deserve. Advancing the role of technology, including the tools and resources needed to thrive and succeed in the modern economy, is key to our mission of ensuring that all students are prepared for real life, in the real world,&amp;rdquo; said David R. Schuler, Executive Director, AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Watch a video highlighting Dr. Karen Cheser&amp;rsquo;s accomplishments &lt;a href="https://youtu.be/mgfyWIhAkiY?feature=shared" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About CoSN&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;CoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, stands at the forefront of education innovation. We are driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 education technology leaders, their teams, and school districts
        with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to cultivate engaging learning environments. Our vision is rooted in a future where every learner reaches their unique potential, guided by our community. CoSN represents over
        13 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. &lt;a href="https://www.cosn.org/" target="_blank"&gt;www.cosn.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Durango School District&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Durango School District is an innovative K-12 public education system committed to excellence in Southwest Colorado with 11 schools, approximately 800 staff, and 4,500 students. The mission of our district is to ensure each student develops the skills
        and attributes for lifelong learning and has the ability to compete and contribute in the global community, by guaranteeing equitable educational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment. We strive to create a learning environment where
        all students own their learning, act on their learning, and impact their community. &lt;a href="https://www.durangoschools.org/" target="_blank"&gt;www.durangoschools.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About ClassLink&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;ClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and
        files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 22 million students and staff in over 3,000 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more. &lt;a href="https://www.classlink.com/" target="_blank"&gt;www.classlink.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:0c5914d3-48ef-4e7c-a3be-4f179f70a8ed</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/04/01/aasa-releases-2024-25-superintendent-salary-benefits-study</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Leadership Development</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵReleases 2024-25 Superintendent Salary &amp;  Benefits Study</title><description>More people appear to be ascending to the superintendent position at an earlier age than over a decade ago according to the 13th annual superintendent salary study released today by AASA.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:42:07 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alexandria, Va. &amp;ndash; April 1, 2025 &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash; More people appear to be ascending to the superintendent position at an earlier age than over a decade ago according to the 13th annual superintendent salary study released today by AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ. A noticeably higher percentage of superintendents were in the 41&amp;ndash;50 age range (34.38%) in the 2024&amp;ndash;2025 study, compared to 29.83% in 2012. The percentage of superintendents ages 60+ decreased from 19.48% in 2012 to just 9.87% in 2024&amp;ndash;2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The report, &lt;a target="_blank" href="/resources/superintendent-salary-benefits-study"&gt;2024-25 �ܲ�AV��ƵSuperintendent Salary &amp;amp; Benefits Study&lt;/a&gt;, is used to gauge school district leadership compensation and benefits and is released in two versions: a full version for �ܲ�AV��Ƶmembers and an abridged version for wider/public circulation. The current study is based on 2,077 responses from superintendents in 49 states. The annually-revised and updated survey tracks the demographics, salary, benefits and other elements of the employment agreements of school superintendents throughout the country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;�ܲ�AV��Ƶhas collected superintendent salary information since 2012 to provide critical insight into the conditions of the superintendency,&amp;rdquo; said David R. Schuler, �ܲ�AV��Ƶexecutive director. &amp;ldquo;Our continued commitment to this survey means we can capture not only real-time data, but also inform a broader narrative, allowing longitudinal analysis and comparisons on the progress school systems have made and the work that still remains.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Demographics and key findings include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The demographic breakdown of the 2,077 respondents throughout 49 states was female: 26.47 and male: 73.19.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Female superintendents earned 99.16% of what males earned in 2024&amp;ndash;2025.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;People are becoming superintendents younger: The median age was 52, as it was in the 2022&amp;ndash;2023 study. The modal response was 51&amp;ndash;60 years of age (51.61%) and 38.01% of respondents were 50 years old or younger in 2024&amp;ndash;2025 compared
            to 34.71% in 2022&amp;ndash;2023.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Almost 52% of respondents had more than 5 years experience as superintendent.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Approximately 57% of female superintendents had five years or less of experience as a superintendent compared to a little more than 44% of male superintendents.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Although median and mean salaries in our samples have increased over the last decade, evidence suggests they have not kept pace with inflation. The mean salary reported for the 2013 sample was $131,171 and the median was $123,775. When adjusted
            for inflation, using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index calculator, the mean real wage for superintendents in 2013, using 2024 dollars, would be $175,679, which is $6,336 above this year&amp;rsquo;s reported mean salary.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The inflation adjusted median salary from 2013 would be $165,773 today, which is $7,052 above this year&amp;rsquo;s median salary. Stated another way, over the last decade, superintendent real wages have decreased about $7,000 below where they should
            be if their salaries were annually adjusted for inflation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Superintendents with either an EdD or PhD had higher median salaries than those without a terminal degree.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Approximately 90% of respondents intend to remain as superintendent in their current district next year: 2025&amp;ndash;2026. Overall, almost 93% reported they would continue to serve in the position of superintendent in 25-26.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;ldquo;We are grateful for the excellent work of the research team and extend our appreciation to school superintendents across the nation who took time to reply to the survey and make this work possible,&amp;rdquo; added Schuler.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/docs/default-source/resources/reports/2024-25-superintendent-salary-benefits-study-abridged-nonmember.pdf?sfvrsn=ab88c064_3"&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt; to access a copy of the 2024-2025 �ܲ�AV��ƵSuperintendent
        Salary &amp;amp; Benefits Study. For specific questions about the report, contact Tara Thomas, �ܲ�AV��ƵGovernment Affairs Manager, at &lt;a href="mailto:tthomas@aasa.org"&gt;tthomas@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:2826efc2-c83a-4717-9751-60d136c961cc</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/03/27/nce-2026-call-for-proposals-now-open</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><category>Leadership Development</category><title>NCE 2026 Call for Proposals Now Open</title><description>The 2026 National Conference on Education call for proposals is open now through May 30, 2025.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:51:53 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/nce/aasa-16642-2026-nce-banner-ad_640-x-110.jpg?sfvrsn=59e844c5_0" alt="�ܲ�AV��Ƶ2026 National Conference on Education in Nashville, TN" sf-size="19034" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5 style="text-align:center;"&gt;The 2026 National Conference on Education Call for Proposals is Now Open&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶis searching for the &amp;ldquo;best of the best&amp;rdquo; presenters to engage attendees in conversations around cutting edge trends, issues and solutions in education for the 2026 National Conference on Education in Nashville, TN.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Participation as a presenter will help attendees increase their leadership skills and professional competence, provide for an exchange of ideas and solutions and help attendees address the controversial issues facing today&amp;rsquo;s educators.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Focus Zones for 2026 Include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prioritize Student-Centered Learning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The New Basics: Real Skills for Real Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attract, Hire, Retain and Reward the Best Employees&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build Highly Engaged School, Family and Community Partnerships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measure What Matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;School Safety and Security&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finances, Technology and Operations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Submissions are due by 11:59 pm ET on May 30, 2025.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/professional-learning/national-conference-on-education/call-for-proposals"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Learn More &amp;amp; Submit Today&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Questions?&lt;/strong&gt; Contact Gabriela Iturri at &lt;a href="mailto:giturri@aasa.org"&gt;giturri@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:653a3b21-d801-4742-a0d1-1eb422fe1f37</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/03/24/aasa's-aed-of-finance-operations-and-technology-appointed-to-cosn-board-of-directors</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><title>AASA's AED of Finance, Operations and Technology Appointed to CoSN Board of Directors</title><description>Tony Schlorff, CETL, joins the CoSN board of directors alongside 14 other education technology experts.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:04:42 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6 align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Tony Schlorff, �ܲ�AV��ƵAssociate Executive Director of Finance, Operations and Technology, Joins CoSN Board&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alexandria, Va. &amp;ndash; March 18, 2025 &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash; CoSN today announced its 2025-26 Board of Directors. The Board includes 15 education technology experts from across the country dedicated to shaping CoSN's mission and strategic direction.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/about-aasa/person/tony-schlorff"&gt;Tony Schlorff&lt;/a&gt;, CETL&lt;sup&gt;&amp;reg;&lt;/sup&gt;,&amp;nbsp;AASA's Associate Executive Director of Finance, Operations and Technology, joins this year as a new board member. Tony Schlorff is an accomplished education and technology leader with a diverse background spanning instructional leadership, operational management, and strategic innovation. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prior to joining AASA, Tony served as Chief Technology Officer for both Township High School District 214 and Community Consolidated School District 93 in Illinois. His earlier roles include Assistant Principal at Carol Stream Elementary School and high school mathematics teacher in Naperville, Illinois&amp;mdash;where he began his career in education. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A recognized voice in the field, Tony is a CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL), Apple Foundations Trainer, and SMART Exemplar Educator.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"I&amp;rsquo;m honored to join the CoSN Board of Directors and collaborate with fellow leaders dedicated to advancing the role of technology in education," said Tony Schlorff. "As we navigate the evolving landscape of digital learning, I look forward to contributing to the mission of ensuring all students have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Schlorff will serve a three year term on the CoSN Board. The new Board was elected by CoSN members in advance of the 2025 CoSN Annual Conference, taking place March 31-April 2 in Seattle, Wash.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See the &lt;a href="https://www.cosn.org/cosn-news/cosn-announces-new-board-of-directors-ahead-of-annual-conference-2025/" target="_blank"&gt;full announcement from CoSN here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:d3618c0d-55e3-4e47-bb7a-be4b45ea55ed</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/03/18/new-report-highlights-superintendents'-strong-commitment-to-summer-learning-amid-funding-challenges</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Curriculum &amp; Assessment</category><title>New Report Highlights Superintendents' Strong Commitment to Summer Learning, Amid Funding Challenges</title><description>Study by National Summer Learning Association, AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ and Gallup Shows District Leaders Prioritize Academic Benefits of Summer Programs</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:04 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6 align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Study by National Summer Learning Association, AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;and Gallup Shows District Leaders Prioritize Academic Benefits of Summer Programs&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alexandria, Va. &amp;ndash; March 18, 2025 &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;mdash; A new study by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ, and Gallup underscores the critical role that summer learning programs play
        in achieving school district goals, despite ongoing funding concerns. The report, &lt;em&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/resources/resource/bridging-the-summer-gap-what-district-leaders-say-about-learning-beyond-the-school-year"&gt;Bridging the Summer Gap: What District Leaders Say About Learning Beyond the School Year&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, presents insights from U.S. school superintendents on summer learning
        opportunities, challenges, and future priorities.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="large"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Superintendents Strongly Support Summer Learning and Plan to Keep Investing Despite Funding Uncertainty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An overwhelming 91% of superintendents say summer programs are essential to achieving their district's strategic objectives, with 41% rating them as &amp;ldquo;very important.&amp;rdquo; Larger and urban districts place even greater emphasis on their importance.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite the phasing out of federal pandemic-related funding, 82% of superintendents plan to maintain or increase spending on summer learning programs in 2025. Many districts are transitioning funding from temporary federal support to district budgets
        (81%) and grants (52%).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote pull-quote--right"&gt;High-quality summer learning programs are not just beneficial; they are essential to student success.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;This research underscores what superintendents across the country know to be true&amp;mdash;high-quality summer learning programs are not just beneficial; they are essential to student success. Even as federal emergency funds expire, district leaders
        remain committed to sustaining and expanding these opportunities because they see firsthand the positive impact they make on academic achievement and student engagement,&amp;rdquo; said David R. Schuler, AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;rsquo;s
        Executive Director. &amp;ldquo;At AASA, we are proud to partner with Gallup and the National Summer Learning Association to highlight the vital role of summer learning in closing achievement gaps and preparing students for a bright future.&amp;rdquo;
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="large"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Academic Gains Are the Top Priority for Summer, But Enrollment Barriers Persist&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Superintendents primarily view summer programs through an academic lens, with 73% identifying maintaining or improving academic skills as the most important benefit. In contrast, parents tend to prioritize engagement and social aspects, such as having
        fun and making friends.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Scheduling conflicts are cited as the biggest barrier to student participation in summer learning by superintendents, with 75% highlighting parent-child schedule conflicts and 65% pointing to other extracurricular activities. A lack of transportation
        was also a commonly mentioned challenge across all respondents.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="large"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Measuring Success Through Academic Improvement&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When evaluating summer program effectiveness, 33% of superintendents measure success by improved student reading and math scores, while 25% assess student performance at the beginning of the new school year. Another 25% track enrollment numbers as
        a key performance metric.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;This Gallup report confirms that high-quality summer learning programs are not just enrichment, they are critical to student success,&amp;rdquo; said Aaron P. Dworkin, CEO of NSLA. &amp;ldquo;NSLA is dedicated to supporting superintendents and district
        leaders in expanding access to meaningful summer learning opportunities for more students.&amp;rdquo;
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As districts prepare for summer 2025, the report highlights the need for sustainable funding solutions, increased access, and enhanced program flexibility to accommodate family schedules.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The full report, &lt;em&gt;Bridging the Summer Gap: What District Leaders Say About Learning Beyond the School Year&lt;/em&gt;, is available&amp;nbsp; &lt;a target="_blank" href="/resources/resource/bridging-the-summer-gap-what-district-leaders-say-about-learning-beyond-the-school-year"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Celebrating 30 years of impact, NSLA has worked to combat summer learning loss and close the opportunity gap, which research shows grows most dramatically between lower- and
        higher-income students over the summer months. NSLA works to ensure all of America&amp;rsquo;s students, regardless of background, income or ZIP code, can access and benefit from a high-quality summer learning experience every year. NSLA supports
        and collaborates with a broad and ever-growing network of 25,000+ leaders of school districts, youth-serving government agencies, and nonprofit and corporate partners from across the country focused on improving the lives of youth. Learn more
        at &lt;a href="https://www.summerlearning.org/" target="_blank"&gt;summerlearning.org&lt;/a&gt;.
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Gallup&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gallup delivers data-driven insights to help organizations and leaders solve their most pressing challenges. With over 85 years of research and analytics, Gallup supports education institutions nationwide in fostering student success. Visit &lt;a href="https://www.gallup.com/" target="_blank"&gt;www.gallup.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information.
    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:068923c2-0554-4518-aa4d-65db6680f981</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/03/08/aasa-scholarships-awarded-to-top-graduate-students</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵScholarships Awarded to Top Graduate Students</title><description>Seven of the nation’s outstanding graduate students in educational administration have been selected to receive scholarships.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:35:52 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Alexandria, Va. &amp;ndash; March 8, 2025 -&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/home"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;, is pleased to announce that seven of the nation&amp;rsquo;s outstanding graduate students in educational administration have been selected to receive scholarships. 

 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The �ܲ�AV��ƵEducational Administration Scholarship was created in 1949 to provide incentives, recognition and financial assistance to outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to make the school superintendency a career. �ܲ�AV��Ƶselects recipients on the basis of their experience and excellence in school administration, personal essays and recommendations from university faculty. 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each beneficiary received a $2,500 scholarship given in honor of AASA&amp;rsquo;s former executive directors &amp;mdash; Sherwood D. Shankland, Worth McClure, Finis E. Engleman, Forrest E. Connor, Paul B. Salmon, Richard D. Miller and Paul D. Houston. 

 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The 2025 scholarship recipients are:&lt;/strong&gt; 

 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Norma G. Garcia&lt;/strong&gt; - Director of the multi-language department at Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District in Harlingen, Texas. She is pursuing her superintendent certification at the University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas. 

 

&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Casey Ngo-Miller&lt;/strong&gt; - Assistant superintendent for student services with Newton Public Schools in Newton, Mass. She is pursuing her Ed.D. at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. 

 

&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nelson L. Render&lt;/strong&gt; - Executive Officer of secondary schools with Bibb County School District in Macon, Ga. He is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership with a concentration on advanced leadership at Georgia State University. 

 

&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lashon Sanford&lt;/strong&gt; - Regional Director (Principal Supervisor) in Region South of Los Angeles Unified School District. She is pursuing a doctorate degree in educational leadership at Azusa Pacific University. 

 

&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arman Sidhu&lt;/strong&gt; - Education Policy Resident based in Chandler, Ariz., with ExcelinEd and the founder of iCubed Learning, a nonprofit microschool in Tempe, Ariz. He is pursuing an Ed.D. in leadership and innovation at Arizona State University&amp;rsquo;s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. 

 

&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Adina Thea&lt;/strong&gt; - Director of elementary language learning and fine arts at Highline Public Schools in Burien, Wash. She is pursuing a doctorate at University of Washington. 

 

&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jesse Yeuk-Hay Tang&lt;/strong&gt; - An is serving an intern with Deanne Galdston, superintendent of Watertown Public Schools in Watertown, Mass., in 2024-25 and will be a doctoral resident with Adrienne Battle, superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools in Tennessee in 2025-26. He is a doctoral student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he is pursuing his Ed.L.D. 
    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;
 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:a9787d1b-4d9d-4ef9-8ebc-c83a73e3d1ee</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/03/07/aasa-announces-2025-women-in-school-leadership-award-winners</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><title>�ܲ�AV��ƵAnnounces 2025 Women in School Leadership Award Winners</title><description>These awardees have a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to student success, staff development, and innovation in education.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:06:31 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Director of Communications&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="Women in School Leadership nominees on stage" src="/images/default-source/awards/women-in-school-leadership/women-in-school-leadership-nominees-on-stage.png?sfvrsn=6ea686e4_1" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;span class="note"&gt;Women in School Leadership Award nominees on stage at the 2025 �ܲ�AV��ƵNational Conference on Education. Left to right: Martha Salazar-Zamora, superintendent, Tomball Independent School District (Texas); Wendy Birhanzel, superintendent, Harrison School District 2 (Colo.); Jennifer Halter, principal, Clay County District Schools (Fla.); Alicen Gaytley, Director of Teaching and Learning, Quincy School District (Wash.)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong style="color:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="color:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Alexandria, Va. &amp;ndash; March 7, 2025 -&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;As part of a long-standing tradition to create more
        pathways for women who wish to enter the field of education administration, &lt;a target="_blank" href="/home"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 �ܲ�AV��ƵWomen in School Leadership Awards.



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The awards, sponsored by Horace Mann and AASA, pay tribute to the talent, creativity and vision of outstanding women educational administrators in the nation&amp;rsquo;s public schools. Today&amp;rsquo;s announcement was made at &lt;a target="_blank" href="/professional-learning/national-conference-on-education"&gt;AASA&amp;rsquo;s National Conference on Education&lt;/a&gt; in New Orleans, Louisiana.



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The winners for each category are:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;Central Office/ Principal Category&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/about-aasa/person/alicen-gaytley"&gt;Alicen Gaytley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;,
 Director of Teaching and Learning, Quincy School District (Wash.)
        &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h6&gt;Superintendent Category &lt;/h6&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/about-aasa/person/wendy-birhanzel"&gt;Wendy Birhanzel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;,
 Superintendent, Harrison School District 2 (Colo.)&lt;strong&gt; 
    &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote"&gt;They have a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to student success, staff development, and innovation in education.&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Horace Mann is honored to partner with �ܲ�AV��Ƶto celebrate these outstanding women leaders in education,&amp;rdquo; said Marita Zuraitis, president and CEO of Horace Mann Educators Corporation. &amp;ldquo;We applaud their work to shape the future of
        education by inspiring future leaders and strengthening educator retention and recruitment.&amp;rdquo;



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;The �ܲ�AV��ƵWomen in School Leadership Awards were created for amazing leaders like our honorees today,&amp;rdquo; said David R. Schuler, executive director, AASA. &amp;ldquo;They have a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to student success, staff
        development, and innovation in education. It&amp;rsquo;s mission critical to significantly increase the number of women in education administrative positions, and we are proud to recognize these talented educators and showcase their outstanding achievements
        and contributions. We thank Horace Mann for supporting our program.&amp;rdquo;



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/news-media/news/2024/11/18/aasa-announces-2025-women-in-school-leadership-award-finalists"&gt;Award finalists were announced November 18, 2024&lt;/a&gt; and evaluated on their leadership in meeting the learning needs of students, personal and organizational communication strength, constant professional improvement of knowledge and skills and active community involvement.



    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about the &lt;a target="_blank" href="/about-aasa/awards-grants/women-in-school-leadership-awards"&gt;Women in School Leadership Awards&lt;/a&gt;,
 please visit the �ܲ�AV��Ƶwebsite or contact Jennifer Rooney, �ܲ�AV��Ƶsenior director of meetings and awards, at &lt;a href="mailto:jrooney@aasa.org"&gt;jrooney@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶ&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;AASA, �ܲ�AV��Ƶ&lt;/a&gt;,
 founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA&amp;rsquo;s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable
        access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;
 &lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Horace Mann&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Horace Mann Educators Corporation is the largest financial services company focused on helping America's educators and others who serve the community achieve lifelong financial success. The company offers individual and group insurance and financial solutions tailored to the needs of the educator community. Founded by Educators for Educators&amp;reg; in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:0b085f13-097a-4d7d-8911-f53a8320d490</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/02/27/contribute-to-aasa-s-new-blog-series-5-years-later-lessons-innovation-and-the-future-of-public-education</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>�ܲ�AV��ƵUpdate</category><title>Contribute to AASA’s New Blog Series: 5 Years Later: Lessons, Innovation, and the Future of Public Education</title><description>�ܲ�AV��Ƶis seeking contributors for a new blog series exploring how public education has evolved in the five years since the pandemic, highlighting resilience, innovation, and the path forward.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:02:39 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;�ܲ�AV��Ƶis introducing a new blog series, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;5 Years Later: Lessons, Innovation, and the Future of Public Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to explore how PreK-12 education has evolved
        and what lessons we carry forward. This series will highlight the resilience, creativity, and strategic adaptations that have redefined public education since the pandemic. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are actively seeking contributions from superintendents, district leaders, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, best practices, and bold ideas that are shaping the future of our schools and communities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scope of the Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;div&gt;The blog series will feature contributions from superintendents, district leaders, educators, and researchers who will share insights, best practices, and visionary perspectives on the future of public education.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Through real-world examples, reflections, and research-based analysis, the series will aim to:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Examine how learning acceleration strategies have evolved.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Highlight innovations in student and staff well-being, mental health, and engagement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore the role of technology in reshaping education.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discuss leadership and policy shifts that have emerged in response to the crisis.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Envision the future of public education with a focus on resilience and innovation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Focus Areas for Contributions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Focus Area: Learning Acceleration, Student Growth and Enrollment Innovation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;For this focus area, we're seeking thoughtful narratives from district leaders who have moved beyond the narrative of "learning loss" to forge paths toward academic recovery and growth. Share your district's journey of &lt;strong&gt;reimagining student support and acceleration&lt;/strong&gt;.
 How has your district transformed challenges into opportunities for &lt;strong&gt;innovative learning&lt;/strong&gt;? We're particularly interested in learning about the &lt;strong&gt;moments that sparked creative solutions&lt;/strong&gt;, the partnerships that made progress
    possible, and the &lt;strong&gt;tangible impact&lt;/strong&gt; you've witnessed in your students' educational journeys. Tell us how your academic initiatives and student success stories have helped maintain or grow enrollment by demonstrating the unique value
    of public education in your community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Focus Area: Staffing and the Educator Workforce&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;For this focus area, we seek insights on innovative&lt;strong&gt; strategies for recruiting, retaining, and empowering educators&lt;/strong&gt;. How have districts adapted staffing models to address shortages and support teacher well-being? What professional development
    initiatives have been most effective in&lt;strong&gt; equipping teachers for success&lt;/strong&gt; in today&amp;rsquo;s classrooms? Share your experiences with &lt;strong&gt;mentorship programs, alternative pathways to certification, and strategies to cultivate a strong and resilient workforce.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Focus Area: Well-Being and Learning&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;For this focus area, we invite stories from educators and district leaders who have prioritized student and educator well-being. How have you &lt;strong&gt;fostered a culture of mental health awareness, engagement, and wellness&lt;/strong&gt;? Share &lt;strong&gt;successful initiatives, partnerships, and strategies&lt;/strong&gt; that have enhanced mental and emotional learning and created supportive school environments. We are particularly interested in approaches that &lt;strong&gt;promote student and staff well-being and sustainable engagement, increase resilience, and sense of belonging in school communities.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Focus Area: Technological Transformation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;The pandemic accelerated digital learning in unprecedented ways. For this focus area, we seek insights on &lt;strong&gt;how technology has transformed instruction&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;expanded access to learnin&lt;/strong&gt;g, and changed the way educators and students
    interact. How has your district leveraged EdTech for long-term success? Share your experiences with &lt;strong&gt;bridging the digital divide, implementing innovative teaching tools, and reimagining classroom instruction with technology.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;Focus Area: Leadership in Innovation and Strengthening Community Connections&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Over the last five years, school leaders have embraced new ways to foster innovation, strengthen community connections, and advocate for students&amp;mdash;even in politically divisive times. In what ways have superintendents refined their approach to communicating
    across differences while engaging with diverse stakeholders? We invite&lt;strong&gt; reflections from superintendents and district leaders on how leadership responsibilities have shifted, the importance of building authentic community connections, and how best to mobilize a wide range of stakeholders toward common goals to support students.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class="highlight"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Focus Area: The Future of PreK-12 Education&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Looking ahead, &lt;strong&gt;what will define the next era of public education&lt;/strong&gt;? For this focus area, &lt;strong&gt;we seek bold ideas and forward-thinking strategies&lt;/strong&gt; from education leaders who are shaping the future of schools. What &lt;strong&gt;long-term changes have emerged from the pandemic&lt;/strong&gt;?
 What new approaches will drive belonging, innovation, and resilience? S&lt;strong&gt;hare your vision for the future of education and how schools can prepare for new challenges and opportunities.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Become a Contributor!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a compelling story, research-based insight, or innovative strategy to share, we invite you to contribute to this series. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note: The deadline to express interest was on&amp;nbsp;March 21, 2025. Submissions are now closed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://form.asana.com/?k=iS4Uz82d6C2KXUsTrqSqgg&amp;amp;d=1190117139682703" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Submit Interest Today&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Throughout the series, we will feature perspectives from leaders across the nation, showcasing the incredible work being done to shape the future of public education.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s reflect, innovate, and move education forward&amp;mdash;together.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item></channel></rss>