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AESA’s weekly newsletter, Online News, is full of important updates, articles, and features. It is intended to connect members with information about what is happening at the federal level, provide AESA event information, and share news important to ESAs.

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August 26, 2025: AESA's Special Education Director Network; Federal Updates; National Dog Day with Archie of Arch Ford ESC; Char-Em ISD's Leaders in Education podcast; CoSN update.

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Federal Updates

ED Issues New Guidance on Equitable Services

August 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education issued a “Dear Colleague” letter that outlines responsibilities of States and districts in providing services to students and teachers in private schools and highlights some flexibilities in how entities may go about doing so.

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SchoolSafety.gov Launches 2025 Back-to-School Campaign

August 26, 2025

SchoolSafety.gov has launched the 2025 Back-to-School Campaign, which provides information and guidance to support K-12 schools and districts in preparing for a safe school year. This annual initiative is designed to empower K-12 communities to learn about and engage with resources, trainings, and tools available through SchoolSafety.gov to create safer learning environments for children and educators.

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Federal Agencies Release Joint Workforce Plan

August 22, 2025

The U.S. Departments of Education, Labor (DOL), and Commerce released a joint plan earlier this month for workforce development, titled “America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age.” The plan aims to reshape the current workforce system and is based on five “strategic pillars”: 1) industry-driven strategies, 2) worker mobility, 3) integrated systems, 4) accountability, and 5) flexibility and innovation.

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