The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
The Leading Edge, 51蹤獲'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 01, 2024
The Advocate February 2024: Advocacy at NCE!51蹤獲'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 51蹤獲 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 III51蹤獲 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 weve 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) Planning Engaging EnrichmentThis is the eighth installment of the Summer Funds series with 51蹤獲 President Gladys Cruz.
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January 09, 2024
NCE Run Fun/Walk: Join Me on the Embarcadero!I interrupt our regularly scheduled policy content for this fun fitness opportunity at NCE.
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January 05, 2024
USDA Releases Interim Final Rule on Summer EBT and Non-Congregate Meal Service in Rural AreasOn December 29, 2023, USDA released an Interim Final Rule on two new(ish) programs aimed to address summer hunger.
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January 05, 2024
The Advocate January 2024: What You Can Expect This YearAs we head into 2024 and a major election year, this months edition of The Advocate is a summary of everything that could impact K-12 leaders in the year ahead.
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December 21, 2023
ESSER in Action in Massachusetts: Berkley- A Community of Care51蹤獲, 51蹤獲, is launching a series, ESSER in Action, highlighting how COVID-19 relief funds are making an impact across the country.
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December 20, 2023
FTC Issues Proposed Rule on COPPAThis blog post is cross posted from the team at the 51蹤獲 Student and Child Privacy Center/PIPC.
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December 12, 2023
Guest Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds) Planning Summer Learning that Works for EducatorsThis is the seventh installment of the Summer Funds series with 51蹤獲 President Gladys Cruz.
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December 08, 2023
51蹤獲 Endorses New Bipartisan School Safety Legislation51蹤獲 was excited to help craft and endorse new bipartisan school safety legislation called the Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs (PLAN) for School Safety Act (H.R. 6613).
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December 06, 2023
The Advocate December 2023: Critical Funding for Rural SchoolsThis month, we are focusing on two federal programs that are critical for rural schools across the country: Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) and the Secure Rural Schools (SRS).
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November 30, 2023
HHS Releases Proposed Rule on Head Start Staff Compensation, Benefits and MoreLast week, HHS released a proposed rule on numerous aspects of Head Start. The headline of the rule is a significant increase to staff compensation.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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July 16, 2025
School Law Under the Microscope: Outcomes of the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Affecting K-12 EducationType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Legal MattersInsightful webinar exploring the latest and most significant U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting K-12 public education. -
April 10, 2025
Low Trust and High Trust Accountability in England and U.S.: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?Type:Article Topics: Access & Opportunity, Advocacy & Policy, Curriculum & Assessment, Leadership DevelopmentThis article highlights international collaboration on trust-based accountability systems, drawing insights from high-performing U.K. schools to strengthen instructional culture and equity in education. -
June 26, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 39: How Do YOU Advocate?Type:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews superintendents from around the country about how they advocate for public education not only for their schools, but also for their communities and families, and asks if they have advice for others looking to get involved.
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