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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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member newsletter previewJuly 1, 2025: Call to Action for Federal K-12 Funding; Importance of Advocacy in Action Conference; Schedule At-A-Glance; Federal Updates including 3 Big Wins for Education; Member Spotlight on Research; Share Your ESA Podcast; Collaborating Partner News; and more.

Online News Archives

Federal Updates

New USED Resources for Districts to Support Students with Mental Health Disabilities

October 1, 2024

In September, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued four new resources for schools, stakeholders, students with disabilities, and their families. These documents outline the rights of students with mental health disabilities and the responsibilities of elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities under Section 504 of…

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MAISA, MDE, and Partners Roundtable with the U.S. Department of Education

September 9, 2024

I wanted to take a moment to share an incredible opportunity Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA) had this week with the U.S. Department of Education. During a roundtable with our many partners, we tackled some of the most pressing challenges facing schools across Michigan, including mental health, special education, and ongoing funding issues. I…

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USED Releases Resources for Key Aspects of ESEA Implementation

September 6, 2024

This week, the U.S. Department of Education has released three documents to assist chief state school officers with implementing key aspects of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). School improvement guidance for public comment: designed to support States in identifying schools for additional support, partnering with these schools to develop improvement plans, and deploying…

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