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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>51���� News 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>Health &amp; Wellness</category><category>51���� Update</category><category>College- Career- and Life-Readiness</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><category>Finance &amp; Budgets</category><category>E-Rate</category><category>connectivity</category><category>erate</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>access</category><category>opportunity</category><category>equity</category><category>inclusion</category><category>diversity</category><category>News</category><category>Sourcewell</category><category>Leadership Development</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:f1e0a1ee-69a7-4770-bd6e-42c253c2282c</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/08/19/fhi-360-and-aasa-launch-expansion-of-district-summer-learning-network</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Health &amp; Wellness</category><title>FHI 360 and 51���� Launch Expansion of District Summer Learning Network</title><description>A no-cost network to help districts unlock the full potential of summer learning programs to improve student academic outcomes and well-being.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:45:05 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; August 19, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Since 2021 the &lt;a href="https://dslnhub.fhi360.org/" target="_blank"&gt;District Summer Learning Network&lt;/a&gt; has partnered with more than 140 school districts and six state departments of education throughout the U.S. to transform summer learning programs and outcomes, by putting research into practice.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:initial;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;span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Now, &lt;a target="_blank" href="/home"&gt;51����, 51����&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.fhi360.org/" target="_blank"&gt;FHI 360&lt;/a&gt; announce the launch of a new phase of the District Summer Learning Network (DSLN) &amp;mdash; an initiative designed to help school districts across the country unlock the full potential of summer learning programs to improve student academic outcomes and well-being. Access to this newly expanded network is open to all U.S. school districts at no charge, thanks to the generous support from &lt;a href="https://wallacefoundation.org/" target="_blank"&gt;The Wallace Foundation&lt;/a&gt;. The partnership brings FHI 360&amp;rsquo;s summer learning expertise and model for change management, to 51����&amp;rsquo;s 10,000+ members nationwide.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:initial;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;span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;&amp;ldquo;With strategic funding and support in aligning research, summer can be a game changer with significant impact on a student&amp;rsquo;s academic outcomes,&amp;rdquo; says Nancy Gannon, DSLN Project Director and Senior Advisor for Teaching and Learning at FHI 360. &amp;ldquo;With support from The Wallace Foundation, DSLN will continue to be a space that helps districts meet their ambitious goals for young people.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:initial;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;span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;In a 2025 DSLN survey:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;98% of respondents said that DSLN improved their use of evidence-based summer learning practices&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;93% of respondents said that DSLN helped improve outcomes for students, families, and staff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the premier association for school system leaders and the national voice for public education and district leadership, 51���� is proud to elevate the power of summer learning with educational leadership across the country. Together, the organizations seek to increase the number of districts and states that are crafting bold new visions for summer, focused on accelerated learning, enriching experiences and whole child development.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;You can read more on the DSLN project &lt;a href="https://dslnhub.fhi360.org/dsln2025/" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. To request a consultation or join DSLN, you can &lt;a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YQGJQT6" target="_blank"&gt;fill out the interest form here&lt;/a&gt; or contact &lt;a href="mailto:summerlearning@fhi360.org"&gt;summerlearning@fhi360.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;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;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;###&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;51����&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;51����, 51����&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. 51����&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 FHI 360&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.fhi360.org/"&gt;FHI 360&lt;/a&gt; is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Our staff of more than 2,000 experts work in over 50 countries around the world. In the United States, we work to improve the well-being of all Americans by focusing on what can help them succeed: education, employment and health.&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:523f6765-0140-4ecc-a8de-9d88ba8ff49c</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/08/19/real-skills-for-real-life-summit-angela-duckworth</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>51���� Update</category><category>College- Career- and Life-Readiness</category><title>51����’s Real Skills for Real Life Summit to Feature Renowned Psychologist Angela Duckworth</title><description>51����'s Real Skills for Real Life Summit will feature renowned psychologist and best-selling author, Angela Duckworth.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:09 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="img-left"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/headshots/angela-duckworth.jpg?sfvrsn=5ee1fd1f_1" width="300" alt="Angela Duckworth" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;51���� is excited to announce that the upcoming &lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/10/08/default-calendar/skills-summit" target="_blank"&gt;Real Skills for Real Life Summit&lt;/a&gt; will feature &lt;a href="/about-aasa/person/angela-duckworth" target="_blank"&gt;Dr. Angela Duckworth&lt;/a&gt;, renowned psychologist behind the bestselling book &lt;em&gt;Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance &lt;/em&gt;and one of the most-watched TED talks of all time.&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;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;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;The summit will focus on "The New Basics"&amp;mdash; essential executive function skills that cutting-edge brain science shows are foundational for student success in academics and beyond. These skills include focused attention, working memory, cognitive flexibility, reflection, and self-control.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;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;span style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Dr. Duckworth, the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a 2013 MacArthur Fellow, will present on &amp;ldquo;How Change Happens,&amp;rdquo; sharing findings from her latest research on school phone policies and insights from her forthcoming book. Her presentation will explore how changing our situation is key to changing ourselves.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;The summit is designed for educational leaders, bringing together leading neuroscientists and educational strategists to translate brain science into immediately implementable district leadership strategies. Participants will learn how incorporating executive function skills can increase student achievement, build team capacity, and elevate leadership effectiveness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;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;span style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Dr. Duckworth has advised the U.S. Department of Education, the World Bank, NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs. She holds degrees from Harvard University, Oxford University, and the University of Pennsylvania, where she completed her PhD in Psychology.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;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;span style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt;51����'s&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/10/08/default-calendar/skills-summit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;white-space:inherit;"&gt;Real Skills for Real Life Summit&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;color:inherit;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;white-space:inherit;"&gt; will take place in Washington, D.C., October 8-10, 2025 at the Marriott Washington Metro Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent;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;div&gt;&lt;div style="width:640px;height:360px;" contenteditable="false" class="-sf-relative" data-sf-ec-immutable=""&gt;&lt;div data-sf-disable-link-event=""&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H14bBuluwB8?si=YWDUGw5EDm77EiD8&amp;amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org&amp;amp;widgetid=2&amp;amp;forigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org%2FSitefinity%2Fadminapp%2Fcontent%2Fnewsitems%2F(create%2F%2Fdialog%3Aconfirm%2Fdefault)%3Fsf_provider%3DOpenAccessDataProvider%26sf_culture%3Den&amp;amp;aoriginsup=1&amp;amp;gporigin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aasa.org%2FSitefinity%2FLogin%3FReturnUrl%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fwww.aasa.org%252fSitefinity%252fadminapp%252fcontent%252fevents&amp;amp;vf=1" height="360" width="640" title="Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth | TED"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:61396b96-d672-4bfb-8395-3d4218839137</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/25/aasa-statement-of-the-release-of-frozen-federal-funds-for-fy25</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement on the Release of Frozen Federal Funds for FY25</title><description>51���� issues statement on release of FY25 federal funds for public schools.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:06:29 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h5&gt;DAVID R. SCHULER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF 51����, THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION, RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT TODAY REGARDING THE RELEASE OF FY25 FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;"We are pleased public schools will receive the funding as appropriated by Congress for the 2025-26 school year. On the heels of our&amp;nbsp;&lt;a target="_blank" data-stringify-link="/news-media/news/2025/07/22/aasa-survey-the-impact-of-the-fy25-funding-freeze" data-sk="tooltip_parent" href="/news-media/news/2025/07/22/aasa-survey-the-impact-of-the-fy25-funding-freeze" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;survey&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;released Tuesday, detailing how disruptive withholding
    these funds would be for our nation's students, we thank our members and allies on the Hill. We appreciate their tireless advocacy, communication and outreach to the Administration about the importance of releasing these critical funds."&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;&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:33690d96-5c68-4890-99cc-772b962df52f</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/22/fy25-funding-freeze-impact</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><category>Finance &amp; Budgets</category><title>FY25 Funding Freeze Impact</title><description>51����'s latest advocacy updates featuring survey results from 600+ superintendents on how the FY25 funding freeze is impacting students and schools nationwide.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:56:50 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Real-World Impact of FY25 Federal Funding Freeze: Research Data, Superintendent Voices, Official Responses, and Advocacy Tools&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/photos/children-in-classrooms.png?sfvrsn=5efca039_1" style="margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;" alt="Students with raised hands in a classroom" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class="large"&gt;Today, 51����, 51����, issued a &lt;a href="/news-media/news/2025/07/22/aasa-survey-the-impact-of-the-fy25-funding-freeze" target="_blank"&gt;press release&lt;/a&gt; on &lt;a href="/docs/default-source/resources/infographic/fy25-withholding-survey.pdf?sfvrsn=2b479398_11" target="_blank"&gt;survey results &lt;/a&gt;from over 600 superintendents across the country regarding the impact of the FY25 funding freeze on students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/news-media/news/2025/07/22/aasa-survey-the-impact-of-the-fy25-funding-freeze" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Read Press Release&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote"&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s not just about dollars...it&amp;rsquo;s about the message we send to our most vulnerable students when we withhold the very support they need to succeed.
        &lt;/p&gt;&lt;cite class="pull-quote__attribution"&gt;Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent, Pflugerville ISD (Texas)&lt;/cite&gt;
 &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class="accordion"&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"&gt;Survey Findings&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__content"&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;51���� FY25 Witholding Survey&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;span class="img-left"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/resources/infographics/fy25-federal-funding-freeze-cover-updated.png?sfvrsn=dd34e871_1" alt="FY25 Funding Freeze Survey Cover" sf-size="100" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
 &lt;p&gt;From July 11th to July 18th, 51���� surveyed 628 superintendents in 43 states to ascertain how the Trump Administration&amp;rsquo;s decision to withhold FY25 federal education funds will impact or have already impacted public school children.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/docs/default-source/resources/infographic/fy25-withholding-survey.pdf?sfvrsn=2b479398_11" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; presents key findings from the comprehensive survey. &lt;/strong&gt;The
 document highlights critical insights from district leaders, revealing the real-world impact of budget constraints on student services, educational programs and school operations. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These findings provide essential data for policymakers, education advocates, and community stakeholders working to understand and address the current FY25 funding freeze challenges facing public education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;center&gt;&lt;a href="/docs/default-source/resources/infographic/fy25-withholding-survey.pdf?sfvrsn=2b479398_11" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Access Summary&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/center&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="grid"&gt;&lt;div class="grid__unit grid__unit--1-2"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote"&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a district serving a majority of low-income and minority students, the loss of federal funds will have a devastating impact on our ability to provide high-quality education. These funds have been critical in reducing class
                                sizes, attracting and retaining exceptional teachers, and offering the training and resources our students need to thrive. Without this support, our progress in closing achievement gaps and promoting academic success is
                                at serious risk.
                            &lt;/p&gt;&lt;cite class="pull-quote__attribution"&gt;Dr. Sherlene McDonald, Superintendent, Tarrant City Schools (Ala.)&lt;/cite&gt;
 &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="grid__unit grid__unit--1-2"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;blockquote class="pull-quote"&gt;&lt;p&gt;Federal programs are not extras in Page County &amp;mdash; they are foundational for our students. I urge federal leaders to take immediate action and release the remaining FY25 funds to ensure that districts like mine can continue
                                meeting the needs of our most vulnerable learners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;cite class="pull-quote__attribution"&gt;Dr. Bryan Huber, Superintendent, Page County Public Schools (Va.)&lt;/cite&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="accordion"&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__label" data-toggle-target="next"&gt;Additional Statements and Updates&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__content"&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;51���� Statement on the Release of Title IV-B - "21st Century" Funds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;On July 18, 2025, 51���� Executive Director David R. Schuler released the following statement regarding the release of Title IV-B - "21st Century" funds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="/news-media/news/2025/07/18/aasa-statement-release-of-title-iv-b-21-century-funds" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Read Statement&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;51���� Blog Post: Update on FY25 Funding Freeze&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;This blog post provides a comprehensive update on the ongoing FY25 federal funding freeze, including the latest developments, guidance for districts on managing budget shortfalls, and analysis of the Administration's potential next steps
                    regarding the withheld education funds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="/resources/blog/update-on-fy25-funding-freeze" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Read Post&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;51���� Blog Post: 51���� Joins 600 Organizations to Urge the Administration to Release FY25 Funds Immediately&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;On July 17, 2025, 51���� joined 600 national, state and local organizations in a letter to the Department of Education (USED) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging leadership to release FY25 education funds immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="/resources/blog/aasa-joins-600-organizations-to-urge-the-administration-to-release-fy25-funds-immediately" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Read Post&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="content-box"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;em class="fa-solid fa-megaphone" style="color:#e82149;"&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Call to Action: Urge the White House to Release Remaining FY25 Title Funds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;We still need your help to urge the Trump Administration to release the remaining FY25 funds that are being withheld from public schools. We must continue to apply pressure until all FY25 funds are made available to districts, as appropriated
                    by Congress.
                &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Visit this Call to Action
        to learn how you can contact your members of Congress.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="/news-media/news/2025/07/17/call-to-action-urge-the-white-house-to-release-fy25-title-funds" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Take Action&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:2ff39ab5-e00d-4cdf-97cc-593e2c55382c</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/22/aasa-survey-the-impact-of-the-fy25-funding-freeze</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Survey: The Impact of the FY25 Funding Freeze on Students Across America</title><description>51���� survey results from 628 superintendents across 43 states reveal the real-world impact of the FY25 federal funding freeze.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:26:39 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;div&gt;&lt;h5 paraid="1817383212" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{41}"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;51���� survey results from 628 superintendents across 43 states reveal the real-world impact of the FY25 federal funding freeze.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p paraid="1817383212" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{41}"&gt;Communities across the nation began the budget process for the 2025-2026 school year after Congress passed the FY25 Continuing Resolution on March 14, 2025. Historically, states receive these funds on July 1, enabling them to allocate resources to local districts at the start of the fiscal year.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="1281106541" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{90}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="174933568" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{94}"&gt;Even though these funds were approved by Congress, the Administration froze the &lt;a href="/resources/blog/update-on-fy25-funding-freeze" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;distribution on June 30&lt;/a&gt;. Since that time,&amp;nbsp; &lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;51����, 51����&lt;/a&gt;, has advocated for their release, including organizing hundreds of superintendents to meet with offices on the Hill to share information about its impact, the week of July 7.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="752258812" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{164}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="867305327" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{168}"&gt;On July 16, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced that &lt;a href="https://x.com/sencapito/status/1946231291462267151?s=46" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Title IV-B or 21st Century funds (afterschool funds)&lt;/a&gt; would be released. 51����'s Executive Director issued a &lt;a href="/news-media/news/2025/07/18/aasa-statement-release-of-title-iv-b-21-century-funds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;statement about the billions of dollars that remain frozen&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="1458638629" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{222}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="1947898311" paraeid="{d448f6d6-45b3-423d-ac7f-f8a63fffcbd9}{226}"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To gather more information about the real-world effects on students across America, 51���� &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="/docs/default-source/resources/infographic/fy25-withholding-survey.pdf?sfvrsn=2b479398_11" target="_blank"&gt;conducted a survey&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; with our members.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="801095252" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{1}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="1707185624" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{5}"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From July 11th to July 18th, we received responses from 628 superintendents in 43 states.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="436614215" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{17}"&gt;Eighty-five percent of respondents said they have existing contracts paid with federal funds that are currently being withheld, and now have to cover those costs with local dollars. Respondents shared what will be cut to cover this forced cost shift:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="51660661" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{31}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ul role="list"&gt;&lt;li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"&gt;&lt;p paraid="500275362" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{35}"&gt;Nearly three out of four respondents said they will have to eliminate academic services for students. The programs include targeted literacy and math coaches, before and after school programming, tutoring, credit recovery, CTE and dual enrollment opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ul role="list"&gt;&lt;li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"&gt;&lt;p paraid="1688203069" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{61}"&gt;Half of respondents reported they will have to lay off teachers and personnel. These personnel include those who work specifically with English-language learners and special education students, as well as staff who provide targeted reading and math interventions to struggling students.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ul role="list"&gt;&lt;li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"&gt;&lt;p paraid="2122213508" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{75}"&gt;Half of respondents said they will have to reduce afterschool and extracurricular offerings for students. These programs provide STEM/STEAM opportunities, performing arts and music programs, and AP coursework. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ul role="list"&gt;&lt;li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"&gt;&lt;p paraid="2087358050" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{89}"&gt;Four out of five respondents indicated they will be forced to reduce or eliminate professional development offerings for educators. These funds are used to build teachers&amp;rsquo; expertise such as training in the science of reading, teaching math, and the use of AI in the classroom. They are also used to ensure new teachers have the mentors and coaching they need to be successful. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="1768950711" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{107}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="703276011" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{111}"&gt;As federal funding is still being withheld, 23% of respondents have been forced to make tough choices about how to reallocate funding, and many districts are rapidly approaching similar inflection points.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="1663853029" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{129}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="473977464" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{133}"&gt;Notably, 29% of districts indicated that they must have access to these funds by August 1 to avoid cutting critical programs and services for students. Twenty-one percent of districts will have to notify parents and educators about the loss of programs and services by August 15.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="359016429" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{143}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="62903266" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{147}"&gt;Without timely disbursement of funding, the risk of disruption to essential educational supports for children grows significantly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="533090975" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{163}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p paraid="163521932" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{167}"&gt;As one superintendent who completed the survey said, &amp;ldquo;This isn't a future problem; it's happening now. Our budget was set with these funds in mind. Their sudden withholding has thrown us into chaos, forcing drastic measures that will negatively impact every student, classroom, and school in our district. We urgently need these funds released to prevent irreparable harm to our educational programs and ensure our students get the quality education they deserve.&amp;rdquo; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p paraid="1707185624" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{5}"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p paraid="1707185624" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{5}"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To get more information, set up an interview with an 51���� team member, or speak with a superintendent who participated in the survey please contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p paraid="1707185624" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{5}"&gt;Lara Wade&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;Director of Communications&lt;br /&gt;Mobile: (813) 833-1498&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@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;51����&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;51����, 51����&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. 51����&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&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;www.aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p paraid="1707185624" paraeid="{65b5dd8a-7b75-4f8a-bb34-c26517a5abaf}{5}"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:8586a8e5-511b-4d01-8c91-6214bc78d6eb</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/18/aasa-statement-release-of-title-iv-b-21-century-funds</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement on the Release of Title IV-B - "21st Century" Funds</title><description>51���� statement on the release of the Title IV-B - "21st Century" funds.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:59 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;David R. Schuler, Executive Director of 51����, 51����, released the following statement today regarding the release of&amp;nbsp;Title IV-B - "21st Century" funds.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;"While we're pleased to see crucial dollars going to afterschool programs which are vital for students across the nation, the bottom line is this: Districts should not be in this impossible position where the Administration is denying funds that had already been appropriated to our public schools, by Congress. The remaining funds must be released immediately - America's children are counting on it."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/resources/blog/update-on-fy25-funding-freeze"&gt;Learn More on the 51���� Leading Edge Policy &amp;amp; Advocacy 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;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:lwade@aasa.org"&gt;lwade@aasa.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:e4f91f36-aaa8-4609-af04-e8f64511b48b</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/17/call-to-action-urge-the-white-house-to-release-fy25-title-funds</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><category>Finance &amp; Budgets</category><title>Call to Action: Urge the White House to Release FY25 Title Funds</title><description>We need your help to urge the Administration to release FY25 funds that are being withheld from public schools.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:08:43 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h5&gt;We need your help to urge the Trump Administration to release FY25 funds that are being withheld from public schools.
&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;h6&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact your members of Congress&lt;/strong&gt; and urge them to request the immediate release of these funds (see resources below).&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On June 30, the Administration notified states that it was not going to allocate FY25 funds for Title I-C, Title II-A, Title III-A, Title IV-A and Title IV-B &amp;ndash; until further review. On July 21, OMB released Title IV-B funds to the states. While we are relieved to see these critical funds being released, this is only $1.3 billion out of $6.2 billion. 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We must keep up pressure until all FY25 funds are available for districts as appropriated by Congress.

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please customize the message below with your district&amp;rsquo;s data and send it to the staffers who work for your members of Congress. We recommend providing as much detail about how you use these funds and what you will be forced to cut if the money never
    comes through. &lt;a href="https://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/51����/attach/Advocacy/EmailsHillStaffers71725.xlsx?r=E1Zfgmf5tWUeZcXf0BVjGg~~&amp;amp;pe=J3t8MoI2mrZiNiRuoiath9Y14PDT9Yt5UpSMZBp9oRqODA6S4uA11B-IsOtA49yAEbK0mSuRvPMEO2TaEKczHA~~&amp;amp;t=INSERT_TRACKING_ENCID" target="_blank"&gt;Access Hill staff/education staff contact information here&lt;/a&gt;.

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51���� is actively advocating for the Administration to release these critical funds. While we continue this important work, we recognize the challenges our members are facing during this period of uncertainty. &lt;a target="_blank" href="/resources/blog/update-on-fy25-funding-freeze"&gt;Visit this blog post&lt;/a&gt; for guidance on navigating this funding delay and to ensure your district
    moves forward effectively if funds are allocated.

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you in advance for your support on behalf of public education and every child in every community.
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h6&gt;Email Template to Send to Your Representative:&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear &lt;span class="warn"&gt;[name]&lt;/span&gt;,

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am the Superintendent of &lt;span class="warn"&gt;[district] &lt;/span&gt;in &lt;span class="warn"&gt;[city/county, state]&lt;/span&gt;, serving &lt;span class="warn"&gt;[number]&lt;/span&gt; students. I am deeply concerned by the Administration&amp;rsquo;s recent action to withhold critical
    FY25 funds, including Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III, Title IV, Part A &amp;amp; B.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While I was relieved to see that OMB released Title IV-B funds, it is critical that the remaining funds are sent out as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My district receives &lt;span class="warn"&gt;[dollar amount] &lt;/span&gt;from these programs and this delay has already significantly disrupted my district&amp;rsquo;s ability to plan for the upcoming school year. If we lose these funds we will be forced to cut
    &lt;span class="warn"&gt;[insert program and/or dollar cuts here and any additional information about how this will affect your community]&lt;/span&gt;.

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I ask &lt;span class="warn"&gt;[Representative/Senator name]&lt;/span&gt; to contact OMB and urge them to release these funds as soon as possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you,

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="warn"&gt;[name] &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="warn"&gt;[title] &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="warn"&gt;[district]&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:8f84275c-1d57-451d-8f65-a27be39c7d41</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/14/applications-and-nominations-open-for-two-awards-recognizing-women-leaders</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>51���� Update</category><title>Applications and Nominations Open for Two Awards Recognizing Women Leaders</title><description>Nominations and applications are now being accepted for 51����'s 2026 Women in School Leadership Awards!</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:47:03 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;51���� is Now Accepting Nominations &amp;amp; Applications for Two Awards Recognizing Women in School Leadership&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;The&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/about-aasa/awards-grants/women-in-school-leadership-awards"&gt;Women in School Leadership awards&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;recognize women in leadership whose talent, creativity and vision are exemplary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Two awards are available:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Superintendent Award&lt;/strong&gt;: Awarded to any female superintendent who has been in the position for two or more years.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Central Office/Principal Award&lt;/strong&gt;: Awarded to any female central office or building-level leader (eg. assistant superintendent, central office administrator, principal, etc.)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Honorees will be recognized at&amp;nbsp;51����'s 2026&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://nce.aasa.org/" target="_blank"&gt;National Conference on Education&lt;/a&gt; in&amp;nbsp;Nashville, Tenn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nominations must be made by September 4, 2025, and applications must be received by October 3, 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="/about-aasa/awards-grants/women-in-school-leadership-awards"&gt;&lt;span class="button button--action"&gt;Learn More&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</a10:content></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">urn:uuid:69c06597-93cb-4c35-b756-43554199a077</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/08/minnesota-superintendent-david-law-named-aasa-president</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>Press Release</category><title>Minnesota Superintendent David Law Named 51���� President</title><description>Law hopes to foster continued collaboration and learning while working with school system leaders nationwide.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:00:05 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; July 8, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; &lt;a target="_blank" href="/about-aasa/person/david-law"&gt;David Law&lt;/a&gt;, superintendent of the &lt;a href="https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/" target="_blank"&gt;Minnetonka Public School District&lt;/a&gt; in Minnetonka, Minn. was sworn in today as the 2025-26 president
    of 51����, 51����, the nation&amp;rsquo;s premier organization representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide.



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Law was named superintendent in Minnetonka in 2022 after serving in a similar role with the Anoka-Hennepin Public School District in Anoka, Minn., for eight years. He also served as 2019-20 president of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators.



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure class="img-right"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/headshots/david-law.png?sfvrsn=3059508c_1" alt="David Law" sf-size="429583" /&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;David Law, superintendent, Minnetonka Public School District, Minn.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&amp;ldquo;Public education is the cornerstone of our society, which is why I am proud to serve as superintendent of Minnetonka Schools,&amp;rdquo; said Law. &amp;ldquo;As 51���� president, I will foster continued collaboration and learning while working with school
system leaders nationwide. Together, we&amp;rsquo;ll find new ways to partner and embrace innovative efforts in program development, experiential learning, hiring and retention, and community engagement on behalf of the learning communities throughout America.&amp;rdquo;



&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joining 51���� in 2010, Law is a current member of the organization&amp;rsquo;s executive committee.



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Superintendent Law exemplifies the best in what it means to be a forward-thinking leader in public education whose tireless work ethic continues to create positive learning pathways for the students, staff and families he serves,&amp;rdquo; said David
    R. Schuler, executive director, 51����. &amp;ldquo;I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working closely with David in his role as president to forge brighter futures for district leaders and students.&amp;rdquo;



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Law earned his juris doctorate from William Mitchell College and a bachelor&amp;rsquo;s degree from Hamline University. Both schools are in St. Paul, Minn.



&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/about-aasa/person/latonya-goffney" target="_blank"&gt;LaTonya Goffney&lt;/a&gt;, superintendent
    of the Aldine Independent School District in Houston, Texas, was also sworn in today as the 2025-26 president-elect of 51����. The installation ceremony was held in conjunction with &lt;a href="/professional-learning/event/2025/07/08/default-calendar/legislative-advocacy-conference" target="_blank"&gt;51����&amp;rsquo;s Legislative Advocacy Conference&lt;/a&gt; in Washington, D.C. &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;51����&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/home" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;51����, 51����&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. 51����&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:35c3d0a2-f127-4b72-9256-ed2aa52c9fb4</guid><link>/news-media/news/2025/07/01/aasa-statement-on-final-reconciliation-package</link><a10:author><a10:name> </a10:name></a10:author><category>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement on Final Reconciliation Package</title><description>51���� strongly opposes the massive budget bill moving through Congress.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:13:46 Z</pubDate><a10:content type="text">&lt;h6&gt;David R. Schuler, Executive Director of 51����, 51����, released the following statement today regarding the final reconciliation package.&lt;/h6&gt;&lt;p&gt;"51����, the national organization representing public school leaders across the United States, strongly opposes the massive budget bill moving through Congress. This legislation marks a significant and historic step backwards in the federal government&amp;rsquo;s commitment to support every child, in every zip code, through public education. 

 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the first time in American history, the U.S. Senate has advanced a reconciliation package that explicitly directs public taxpayer dollars to private schools. Just a few months ago Congress voted to level-fund K-12 education and now Republicans are utilizing the tax code to funnel billions of dollars to support families and students who already have the means to attend private school. Our country cannot afford to fund a secondary private system of education that is able to pick and choose which children they serve; this is a costly mistake that jeopardizes America's prosperity and sets our public schools back. 

 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are equally concerned about the bill&amp;rsquo;s cost-shifting provisions, which will have devastating downstream effects on public education funding. Proposals that restructure Medicaid and SNAP will force states to shoulder significantly more of the financial burden to meet the basic needs of children and families. Education is already one of the largest line items in state budgets. These new pressures will constrain state resources and force impossible tradeoffs&amp;mdash;often at the expense of schools and the students they serve.  

 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This reconciliation package fails our children and flies in the face of our nation&amp;rsquo;s long held bipartisan support for a high quality and accessible American public education system. We strongly urge superintendents to contact their members of Congress and urge them to oppose this harmful legislation."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/resources/blog/first-federal-school-voucher-program-passes-senate" target="_blank"&gt;Learn more on the 51���� Leading Edge Policy &amp;amp; Advocacy 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: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>connectivity</category><category>erate</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><category>Access &amp; Opportunity</category><category>access</category><category>opportunity</category><category>equity</category><category>inclusion</category><category>diversity</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>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement 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 51����, 51����, 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. 51���� and 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>51���� Update</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;51����, 51����&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>51���� Update</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Contracts: HVAC Systems and Related Products and Services</title><description>Sourcewell, 51����'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 51����" 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, 51����'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>51���� Update</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Contracts: OEM Vehicle Parts and Supplies</title><description>Sourcewell, 51����'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 51����" 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, 51����'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>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement on New Details of Proposed FY26 Budget</title><description>51���� issues 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;51����&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. 51���� opposes 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. 51���� and 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;51���� welcomes 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;51���� Leading 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>51���� Update</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Tax-Exempt Municipal Leasing with Related Services Contracts</title><description>Sourcewell, 51����'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 51����" 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, 51����'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>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement on Supreme Court Decision Regarding First Religious Charter School</title><description>51���� applauds 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 51����, 51����, 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;"51����, 51���� 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. 51���� led &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>51���� Update</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Water Treatment Chemicals with Related Supplies, Equipment, and Services Contracts</title><description>Sourcewell, 51����'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 51����" 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, 51����'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>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement on ECCA's Inclusion in Republican Tax Bill</title><description>﻿David R. Schuler, Executive Director of 51����, 51����, 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 51����, 51����, 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>51���� Update</category><category>Advocacy &amp; Policy</category><title>51���� Statement on the Proposed FY26 Federal Budget</title><description>﻿David R. Schuler, Executive Director of 51����, 51����, 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 51����, 51����, 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;51����&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. 51���� and 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;51���� welcomes 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>51���� Update</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, 51���� is 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 51���� networks, 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;51���� Radio episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,
 Dr. Gustavo Balderas, president of 51����, 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 51����&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 51���� hosted 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 51���� Resources 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 51����'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;
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &lt;a href="/news-media/news/2024/03/20/15-school-districts-join-jed-and-aasa-in-transformational-youth-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-program-for-pre-k-12-students" class="item-list__link"&gt;
 &lt;p class="item-list__date"&gt;February 24, 2025&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span class="item-list__title"&gt;Empowering Whole Hearts in Westbury: Fostering Emotional Wellness and Community Connections&lt;/span&gt;
 &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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 &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="accordion__content"&gt;&lt;p&gt;51���� partners with Rowman &amp;amp; Littlefield Publishing Group to co-publish books for school leaders. 51���� members receive 30% off on all co-published books!&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="/publications/books" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn more.&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/9781475874983/On-Fire-Under-Fire-or-Fired-Superintendents-in-the-Pandemic" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/books/on-fire-under-fire-or-fired-superintendents-in-the-pandemic-susan-enfield-and-kristi-wilson.png?sfvrsn=c95d297b_3" alt="On Fire, Under Fire, or Fired Superintendents in the Pandemic Susan Enfield and Kristi Wilson" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Book
 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;
 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;figure class="img-left"&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&lt;a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475868906/From-Surviving-to-Thriving-Resources-and-Practical-Strategies-for-New-Aspiring-and-Veteran-Superintendents" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="/images/default-source/books/from-surviving-to-thriving-book-cover.png?sfvrsn=12d1f383_1" alt="From Surviving to Thriving Book Cover" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Book
 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.
            &lt;a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475868906/From-Surviving-to-Thriving-Resources-and-Practical-Strategies-for-New-Aspiring-and-Veteran-Superintendents" 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;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;img src="/images/default-source/books/implementing-social-emotional-learning.png?sfvrsn=2dd9dd4a_1" alt="Implementing Social Emotional Learning" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
 &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 51���� District 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 51���� tailored 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>51���� Update</category><category>Sourcewell</category><title>Sourcewell Awards New Staffing with Related Services and Solutions Contracts</title><description>Sourcewell, 51����'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 51����" 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, 51����'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;51���� | 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>51���� Update</category><category>Leadership Development</category><title>51����’s 2nd AI Summit Call for Proposals Now Open</title><description>51����'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;51����&amp;rsquo;s 2nd AI Summit Call for Proposals is Now Open&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;After a sold-out debut, 51���� is 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: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>51���� Update</category><title>Contribute to 51����’s New Blog Series: 5 Years Later: Lessons, Innovation, and the Future of Public Education</title><description>51���� is 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;51���� is 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>