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March 26, 2024 |
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AESA is a Career Changer! |
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Executives in Residence The application period for AESA's Executives in Residence Program opened March 15, 2024. If your career trajectory is taking you toward a CEO or executive director role at an educational service agency, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! |
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Proposals for Annual Conference Breakout Sessions The 2024 AESA Annual Conference is the annual event that brings together ESA professionals, thought leaders, and experts from the education field.
Breakout sessions are the backbone of the AESA Annual Conference! Please consider submitting your idea to showcase the work of your ESA! The deadline to submit your proposal is Monday, April 15, 2024. |
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Current CEOs are Invited to Participate in this Unique Opportunity Focused Completely on Leading ESAs |
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Are you an educational or regional service agency executive director? Are you looking for unparalleled professional development? You don't want to miss this! AESA proudly introduces its new National ESA Leadership Academy, a 12-month transformative journey designed exclusively for current executive directors. |
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Federal Legislative Updates |
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Department of Energy Grant |
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2024 Renew America's Schools Prize The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will invest an anticipated $180 million in school facilities that demonstrate the need for both energy improvements and financing. Please reach out to Schools@doe.gov with questions. Submissions are due on Thursday, June 13 at 5PM ET. |
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Resources on AI |
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AI Literacy: A New Graduation Requirement and Civic Imperative Getting Smart offers a compilation of resources aimed at promoting AI literacy among educators and students. Find a complete toolkit here! |
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What's Changed and What Hasn't |
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40 Years Later: A Nation at Risk Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the ‘A Nation at Risk’ report, this article examines the broader impact of education reform and how the school system has (and hasn’t) changed since 1983.
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Trends and Issues to Watch |
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Districts Increasingly Turn to 4-Day School Weeks to Recruit, Retain Staff This K-12 Dive article examines the increasing adoption of a four-day school week across 2100 schools in 900 districts, analyzing its effects solely from the finance and human capital perspectives.
Hackers are Targeting a Surprising Group of People: Young Public School Students NPR’s All Things Considered show recently aired this story covering the increasing incidence of cyberattacks on school districts, focusing in particular on the potential impact on students and their families. |
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Members in the News |
Congratulations to Dr. Jaqui Clay, Superintendent of Schools in Cochise County, Arizona! |
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Dr. Jacqueline “Jacqui” Clay, is the recipient of the Carolyn Warner Women in Leadership Educational Service Award from the Grand Canyon University.
Her colleagues describe Dr. Clay's impact on her community and the educational landscape as nothing short of remarkable. With an unwavering dedication to service and a heart brimming with compassion, she has consistently inspired others through her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to collaboration.
A retired Army Command Sergeant Major with 25 years of service, Dr. Clay's journey in education spans 16 years, encompassing roles as a teacher, assistant principal, and director of career and technical education (CTE). Currently, she serves as the superintendent of schools in Cochise County.
Dr. Clay's accolades and recognitions are a testament to her exemplary leadership and tireless advocacy. From being honored on the Veterans' Wall at Canyon Vista Medical Center to receiving prestigious awards such as Arizona's Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year and the Policymaker Award from the Association for Career and Technical Education of Arizona, her contributions have left a lasting mark on the field of education. |
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More Headlines |
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Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to hold teacher boot camps from Mansfield News Journal |
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