Keep Schools Connected: Protect E-Rate
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking a close look at the future of the E-Rate program—and the outcome could have significant implications for school districts and libraries across the country.
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The Leading Edge, AASA's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.
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GUEST BLOG POST: Building & Sustaining Success: The GRAD Partnership Year Three Impact Results
This guest blog post was penned by Patricia Balana, Managing Director for GRAD Partnership.
ED Issues New Discipline Guidance
Today, ED published a new guidance document for superintendents that lays out the Department's interpretation of the legal standards governing the consideration of race in school discipline and how districts can ensure compliance with federal law.
AASA/CoSN Toolkit: Communicating the Value of Education Technology
This blog post is penned in coordination with Keith R. Kreuger, CEO, CoSN and is cross posted to the CoSN website.
NEW: CISA Releases New Cybersecurity Resources for K12 Schools and Districts
Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released new cybersecurity resources to help schools strengthen their defenses.
FY2027 Appropriations Update
Congress has left Washington for August recess. Here's where things stand for FY27.
HHS Releases Proposed Rule to Rewrite Head Start Standards
The Department of Health and Human Services has released a proposed rule to amend the Head Start Program Performance Standards. The rule represents the most significant changes proposed in the program’s 61-year history.
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Kids’ Online Safety Legislation
The Senate Commerce Committee today held a hearing and markup on a series of bills related to student data and privacy. We sent a letter, in coordination with the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC), to the committee ahead of the hearing.
Senate HELP Committee Passes Several K-12 Bills
On July 30th, the Senate HELP committee held its first significant mark-up of K-12 bills this Congress. AASA sent a letter outlining its positions on the bills and amendments under consideration, which are summarized below.
AASA Leads Letter to Treasury on FSTC Program Implementation
As the U.S. Department of Treasury develops proposed regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, AASA led a coalition of prominent public education organizations in submitting recommendations designed to strengthen implementation and expand opportunities for public school students and school districts in opt-in states.