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Guest Post: Title IX – Navigating Delays from State Lawsuit Victories
On June 13, 2024, a federal court in Louisiana upheld a challenge to the proposed Title IX rules, putting a temporary hold on the rule in Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Montana. Read more in this guest post.
Read MoreE-Rate Amicus Brief
E-Rate Amicus Brief AESA Joins School and Library Groups in Amicus Supporting E-Rate  AESA joined 10 other national organizations in an amicus brief, responding to the Molak v FCC case in the fifth circuit in support of the FCC. The Molak case asserts the FCC is overstepping its authority in its recent move to allow…
Read MoreAll is NOT Calm, But Will Be Alright; Congress and Student Privacy
All is NOT Calm, But Will Be Alright; Congress and Student Privacy By Noelle Ellerson Ng Associate Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy, AESA It has been a busy six weeks on Capitol Hill concerning legislation about student privacy. Before I recap the current situation, let’s rewind for some context. At the start of 2024, Amelia…
Read MoreMay 2024: AESA State Examiner
The AESA State Examiner is a “look back” at the most recent month’s legislative activities. The May 2024 edition includes a review of state-level legislative issue monitoring; state-level budgets and finance; statehouse news; national reports; and advocacy tips. The May 2024 edition examines college and career readiness including apprenticeships, career technical education, dual enrollment, and related policies.
Read MoreFAFSA Fast Flash Update from USEDÂ
FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USED In addition to submission data, here are key updates about FAFSA. First, here are new resources for students and families:  Student-facing and parent-facing signs (for printing and web) with a QR code that leads directly to the FAFSA form   An editable version of the sign so you can…
Read MoreSticking Around: A Mixed Methods Investigation into the Factors Influencing Teacher Commitment and Persistence in the Classroom
Sticking Around: A Mixed Methods Investigation into the Factors Influencing Teacher Commitment and Persistence in the Classroom Back to Blog May 15, 2024 By Kay Shurtleff Lack of respect, high stress, long hours, low pay, high stakes tests. These are all reasons teachers give for leaving the classroom and sometimes even the profession. With so…
Read MoreGuest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA
Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMA Back to Blog This article is cross-posted from the Public Interest Privacy Center. The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), introduced on May 1, is a bipartisan bill that combines Senator Schatz’s Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and Senator Cruz’s Eyes on the Board…
Read MoreApril 2024 Federal Advocacy UpdateÂ
April 2024 Federal Advocacy Update Back to Blog April was a Federal Regulatory Frenzy! During seven days in April, three different federal agencies introduced three separate regulations with major implications for ESA and school district leaders. The timing was not a coincidence. The Biden Administration was rushing to get these regulations finalized before the Congressional…
Read MoreApril 2024: AESA State Examiner
The AESA State Examiner is a “look back” at the most recent month’s legislative activities. The April 2024 edition includes a review of state-level legislative issue monitoring; state-level budgets and finance; statehouse news; national reports; and advocacy tips.
Read MoreDepartment of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule: What It Means for Districts Â
Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rule: What It Means for Districts  Back to Blog Earlier this week, the Department of Labor issued its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule includes two-tiered increases to the minimum salary threshold and the threshold for highly compensated employees (HCE) and automatic updates…
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