Posts by csowder@aesa.us
Various Resources to Frame Conversations About Funding and Department Elimination Proposals
We’ve had a variety of good resources come across our desks as groups look to provide real-time information on what proposed policy changes—including funding cuts and gutting USED—will mean, and several of these provide state or local analysis.
Read MoreGUEST BLOG: Maximizing Investments with USED’s Regional Educational Lab Program
USED supports ten RELs, which collectively serve the 50 states, Washington D.C., and most U.S. Territories. Each REL is located in the region they serve and is staffed with a deep bench of locally based content and research experts.
Read MoreJanuary 2025: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for January 2025 will examine Governors’ State of the State Addresses across the United States.
Read MoreUpdated Information from Executive Orders from January 29
On January 29, 2025, the Trump administration issued two executive orders with significant implications for public schools: “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” and “Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families.”
Read MoreFAQ Immigration and Enforcement Policy in 2025
Last week, the Trump administration signaled rescission of a 2021 memo by DHS SecretaryAlejandro Mayorkas that designated schools, as well as other community services as“protected areas”. Find answers on what this means for the education community on this page.
Read MoreFederal Funding Freeze: What We Know and How AESA is Responding
Yesterday, the White House budget office announced a federal funding freeze, sparking concerns across the education community. While there is still much to clarify, here’s the latest information we have and how AESA is responding.
Read MoreFCC Releases Universal Service Monitoring Report
FCC released the latest Universal Service Fund monitoring report, using information available as of September 2024. The section specific to E-Rate starts on page 54.
Read MoreGuest Blog Post: New COPPA Update: A Setback for Schools and Student Privacy?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a much-anticipated update to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule)–and it is not what the education community was hoping for.
Read MoreUSED Resource: 2025 K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Accessibility
USED’s latest resource, 2025 K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Accessibility, is the fourth installment in a series of resources designed to support educational leaders in creating and sustaining inclusive digital infrastructures.
Read MoreTrump Administration Reportedly Rescinds Protected Areas Designation for Schools
There are reports that a new memo from the Trump Administration rescinds a 2021 memo by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that designated schools, as well as other community services as “protected areas”. This 2021 rule stated that to the extent possible, ICE agents should not carry out any enforcement activities in these locations.
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