Posts by csowder@aesa.us
November 2024: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for November 2024 will take a close look at November General Election results at the state-level and examine the implications for K-12 education.
Read MoreU.S. District Court Overturns Overtime Rule
On November 14, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new resource, Frequently Asked Privacy-Related Questions About Filing a Complaint with OCR.
Read MoreEnhancing Rural Education: Insights from a Transformative Professional Development Program for Secondary Social Studies Teachers
Each year, 35 secondary social studies teachers from Appalachian Ohio join a summer professional development program, traveling through Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. This immersive experience promotes reflection, professional growth, and enriched teaching by exposing educators to diverse contexts and expert guidance. The program addresses rural challenges like limited travel opportunities while enhancing content knowledge, teaching effectiveness, and student engagement.
Read MoreUSED Resource: Frequently Asked Privacy-Related Questions About Filing a Complaint with OCR
On November 14, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new resource, Frequently Asked Privacy-Related Questions About Filing a Complaint with OCR.
Read MoreCongress is Back and Making Moves
Congress is Back and Making Moves Back to Federal Updates November 13, 2024 Written by Tara Thomas, AESA Policy Analyst November 12th was an exciting night for Congress as each chamber moved bills important to AESA and educators across the country. Although they are not quite past the finish line, these actions are very promising.…
Read MoreIES Releases New Literacy Resource
IES Releases New Literacy Resource Back to Federal Updates November 12, 2024 The Regional Educational Lab Program will have representation at the AESA Conference next month. In the meantime, they wanted to share a new literacy-focused resource just released: A Practitioner’s Guide to Improving Literacy Outcomes for Students by Using Evidence to Strengthen Programs and Practices. This resource…
Read MoreAbolishing the U.S. Department of Education: What Do We Know and Not Know
Abolishing the U.S. Department of Education: What Do We Know and Not Know Written by Sasha Pudelski, Director, Advocacy at AASA, The School Superintendents Association and member of the AESA advocacy team Many soundbites this week have highlighted the expressed desire by President Trump to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Could this happen? Is…
Read MoreElection Takeaways: 3 Issues to Watch
Election Takeaways: 3 Issues to Watch Written by Sasha Pudelski, Director, Advocacy at AASA, The School Superintendents Association and member of the AESA advocacy team Anticipated funding and policy issues coming out of the 2024 election and what to watch for as a public school educator. While the election results are still being distilled and…
Read MoreOctober 2024: AESA State Examiner
The October 2024 State Examiner reviews state legislation and trends impacting ESAs and their schools, focusing on early learning, childcare, and key policy issues. The monthly tip guides AESA members in building partnerships to strengthen K-12 advocacy and clarify the ESA’s role.
Read MoreEPA Lead Testing Rule for Schools Finalized
EPA Lead Testing Rule for Schools Finalized Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule creating the first-ever national requirement to test for lead in schools that rely on water from public utilities. The regulation, called the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, mandates that water systems screen all elementary and child-care facilities, where those who…
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