Member Communications: Keeping You Connected
AESA offers four distinct electronic publications as well as our Federal Updates blog designed to keep members informed, engaged, and connected. These communications provide valuable updates, insights, and resources tailored specifically for educational service agencies (ESAs). |
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School Mental Health Grants Reopened
The U.S. Department of Education released revised priorities for both the School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program and the Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program.
FCC Votes to End Biden-Era Wi-Fi Hot Spot Expansion
The FCC voted 2 to 1 on orders that would make both Wi-Fi on school buses and Wi-Fi hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support.
September 2025: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for September 2025 examines trends in state accountability systems. States are reimagining K–12 accountability beyond test scores, emphasizing career readiness, financial literacy, and Portrait of a Graduate frameworks. Districts face new data, resource, and instructional demands, while ESAs play a key role in supporting implementation and alignment with state policies.