Posts by csowder@aesa.us
All is NOT Calm, But Will Be Alright; Congress and Student Privacy
By Noelle Ellerson NgAssociate 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 Vance (Chief Counsel of AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center) and I set…
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 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 input local information, links, or organizations…
Read MoreSticking 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 many districts operating with unfilled positions, the teacher shortage is an issue that demands attention. Rather than…
Read MoreGuest 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 Act. According to the press release, KOSMA aims to: “Prohibit…
Read MoreApril 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 Review Act deadline. This deadline…
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
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 to both thresholds. The minimum salary threshold will be increased to $43,888…
Read MoreED and DOL Announce Additional Actions to Support Pathways Into Education
Back to Blog ED and DOL Announce Additional Actions to Support Pathways Into Education This week, the Department of Education (ED) and Department of Labor (DOL) announced actions to further expand access to high-quality and affordable pathways into education professions, including residency, grow your own, and Registered Apprenticeship programs. These actions include new funding and…
Read MoreK12 Cyber and You: Ready to Go Resources
Back to Blog K12 Cyber and You: Ready to Go Resources The following list of resources all come from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the Department of Homeland Security. Putting it all together in one spot, here is a list of CISA K-12 Cyber and Physical resources: Whether you are a school…
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