The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
The Leading Edge, 91制片's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.
Topics include new or proposed regulations and federal policies, federal funding updates and opportunities, advocacy resources and more.
Latest Posts
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February 26, 2024
ED Releases Guidance to Support Preschool ExpansionToday, ED released guidance for how states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and schools can use Title I funds to expand access to high-quality preschool for three- and four-year olds in a range of quality settings including schools, Head Start, and community-based organizations.
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February 21, 2024
OCR Releases New Section 504 GuidanceThis week, the Office of Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education released four new resource documents to 鈥渋nform students with disabilities, and their families and schools, about their legal rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.鈥�
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February 12, 2024
DOE Efficient and Healthy Schools Program For Rural and Underserved DistrictsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has developed the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program to provide 1:1 technical assistance support for rural and underserved schools to improve energy performance and indoor air quality.
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February 08, 2024
91制片 Asks Congress to Protect Education Funding in FY24 Appropriations91制片 sent a letter to Congress urging them (again) to protect education investments in FY24.
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February 08, 2024
Guest Post from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN): Class of 2024 Faces FAFSA Hurdles; How Do We Help Them Leap Over?The new FAFSA roll out has been off to a rocky start. Here's what you need to know.
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February 08, 2024
Join Us at the NCE 5K Fun Run/WalkWe鈥檙e looking forward to seeing you at this year鈥檚 91制片 National Conference on Education.
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February 08, 2024
Guest Post: NCES Data and Your DistrictToday鈥檚 guest blog post comes from the team at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
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February 07, 2024
IDEA Full Funding Coalition Sends FY24 Letter to Congress91制片 is proud to co-chair the IDEA Full Funding Coalition.
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February 07, 2024
FY24 Appropriations UpdateThis update comes from the Committee For Education Funding. 91制片 is a proud member of the coalition and serves on the CEF Board.
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February 01, 2024
The Advocate February 2024: Advocacy at NCE!91制片's Advocacy Team is excited to see you in San Diego! Here is a breakdown of all the great content we have planned for you.
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January 25, 2024
Cardona Issues New Resource for District and School Leaders on Importance of Safe Firearm StorageToday at a White House town hall that 91制片 attended, Secretary Cardona and First Lady Jill Biden held a town hall with school principals to elevate the importance of safe firearms storage.
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January 24, 2024
Important Reminder: Additional Time is Available for Districts to Spend Down ESSER III91制片 has heard from superintendents who would like to extend the timeline for spending ARP dollars and we are excited to share that USED has officially put in place a process for liquidation.
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January 22, 2024
USED Releases National Education Technology PlanEarlier today, USED released its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan.
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January 18, 2024
Ready-to-go Template for Supporting Wi-Fi & Hot Spots in E-RateThis call to action is about Wi-Fi and hotspots for home connectivity, and we鈥檝e set up this blog post to be your one-stop shop to getting your comments filed.
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January 18, 2024
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)鈥� Planning Engaging EnrichmentThis is the eighth installment of the Summer Funds series with 91制片 President Gladys Cruz.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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July 30, 2026
America's Youth AI Festival: A Student-Led AI PolicyType:Policy/Regulations Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Technology & AIAmerica's Youth AI Festival: students from across the country gathered in Boston to shape the nation's first student-led AI policy for schools. -
July 23, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 47: An E-Rate EmergencyType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & Budgets, Technology & AIOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant sits down with Noelle Ellerson Ng, Chief Advocacy & Governance Officer about serious concerns for the future of the E-Rate program, and what that means for districts. -
June 30, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 46: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School DistrictsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Finance & Budgets, Health & Wellnessn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant explores the findings of a new report, "Rising Premiums, Falling Opportunities: The Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on School Districts," with Sasha Pudelski, 91制片 and Elleka Yost, ASBO International.
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