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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).

 

This weekly digital newsletter is delivered directly to members’ inboxes. It provides timely updates about AESA’s events, federal advocacy efforts, and highlights of innovative work by our members and business partners.

 

AESA’s dedicated platform for research and best practices, this publication features articles that explore innovative practices, public-private partnerships, and research relevant to ESAs. Perspectives Journal serves as a space for sharing thought leadership and ideas that advance the work of ESAs nationwide.

 

 

Each month, this comprehensive report is provided to keep members informed about the latest state-level education policies and trends. It includes legislative updates, funding news, and curated articles from across all 50 states. It also offers actionable advocacy tips, empowering members to become informed and effective advocates for education within their states.
 

Published bi-monthly, this newsletter connects members with a wide range of learning opportunities available through AESA, fellow ESAs, and our business partners.

Federal Updates

Guest Blog Post: New COPPA Update: A Setback for Schools and Student Privacy?

January 23, 2025

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.

USED Resource: 2025 K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Accessibility

January 23, 2025

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.

Trump Administration Reportedly Rescinds Protected Areas Designation for Schools

January 21, 2025

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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