News & Media

September 09, 2024

American Rescue Plan, News, Press Release

AASA Publishes Final ARP District Spending Survey Report

School districts report gains from ARP funding in staffing, instruction, and mental health, but warn of setbacks as federal support ends, per AASA’s final survey.

July 25, 2024

Press Release

Statement of the Education and Libraries Networks Coalition on the 5th Circuit's Ruling in Consumers' Research et al. v FCC

The Education and Libraries Networks Coalition (EdLiNC) issued a statement in response to this week’s 5th Circuit Court decision in Consumers Research et. al v FCC. The decision rules the funding mechanism of the Universal Service Fund—which provides for E-Rate, a program critical for school internet access—unconstitutional.

July 23, 2024

News, Press Release

Ohio Superintendent to Appear on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Federal Education Funding

Michael J. Barnes, superintendent of Mayfield City Schools in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and a member of AASA’s Executive Committee, is heading to Capitol Hill today in defense of public education funding and to raise the alarm about the possible reduction in non-defense discretionary funding levels (NDD) in Fiscal Year 2025.

July 18, 2024

Press Release

FCC Votes to Bolster E-Rate Support to Cover Wi-Fi Hot Spots

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today voted in favor to expand its E-Rate program for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet access services at a time when an increasing number of students, educators and administrators rely heavily on remote educational tools while online space becomes part of their classrooms.

September 10, 2024

AASA Update

Superintendents Reflect on Transformational Impact of McConaughey’s Greenlight Grants Initiative

Superintendents who have been a part of the Greenlights Grants Initiative discuss the program’s impact.

August 30, 2024

AASA Update, Leadership Development

Harnessing Collective Expertise: New AASA Cohort Brings Together the Transformational Leadership Consortium, Innovative Districts Empowering All Learners Cohort and STEM Leadership Consortium

August 20, 2024

AASA Update

Applications and Nominations Open for Two Awards Recognizing Women Leaders

The Women in School Leadership awards recognize female educators whose talent, creativity and vision are exemplary.

August 16, 2024

AASA Update, District & School Operations, Health & Wellness

How to Unlock the Power of Schools to Improve Youth Mental Health

The leaders of AASA and The Jed Foundation offer seven recommendations for school and district leaders to address students’ needs and help them thrive.