Deadline Approaching for AESA Executive Council Election - Southern Region
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Each year, the AESA Executive Council conducts an election for open seats on the council. This year, votes will be cast to fill the seats for the Southern region of AESA. (The Western Region has a bye and no vote is necessary for the Central and Eastern Regions as only one candidate was nominated from each).
Who can vote? The CEO of a member organization that has a paid-in-full membership will receive a ballot for that organization to cast its vote.
When does the election close? This Friday, January 10, 2025
How can one vote? Eligible members were sent an email invitation to vote in mid-December. If you cannot find the message, contact Ann Fiene.
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Secure Your Spot for AESA's Virtual Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
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📅 Dates: January 22 & 23, 2025
🕒 Time: 1:00-4:00 PM (ET)
💻 Location: Virtual
💵 Cost: Free for AESA members
Collaborate with fellow members to update AESA's federal legislative priorities for 2025. Hear directly from legislative liaisons about key issues likely to gain traction on Capitol Hill.
Don’t miss this opportunity to shape AESA’s advocacy agenda!
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December 2024 State Examiner focuses on Parents' Bill of Rights
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The latest issue dives into the rise of Parents’ Bill of Rights legislation and its implications for curriculum and instruction, as well as other critical areas of focus for state lawmakers. From career and technical education to early learning, student health, and school finance, discover the policies that are setting the stage for the future of education in 2025 and beyond.
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Join the Reading Leaders Book Club: A Year of Enriching Reads!
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The Reading Leaders Book Club is your opportunity to dive into thought-provoking books, engage in rich discussions, and grow alongside fellow education leaders. With a lineup that spans diverse genres and themes, there’s something for everyone. Participation is FREE for all members.
Join us for monthly Zoom meetings on the third Thursday of each month to connect and share insights, whether you read one book or all six! Contact Ann Fiene at afiene@aesa.us to join!
Here’s the reading list for the first half of 2025:
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January Book
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Dive into the incredible true story of Belle da Costa Greene, a woman of courage, intellect, and resilience who broke barriers as the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan—all while hiding a monumental secret about her identity.
January 16, 2025
7:00 pm Eastern
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February Book
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Revisit this timeless classic of ambition, ethics, and humanity. Written in the early 19th century, Shelley’s masterpiece remains as relevant as ever in examining the boundaries of scientific discovery and personal responsibility.
February 20, 2025
7:00 pm Eastern
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March Book
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Journey through a riveting historical mystery set on the frozen Kennebec River in Maine. Lawhon's storytelling combines suspense with an evocative sense of place, making it a must-read.
March 20, 2025
7:00 pm Eastern
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April Book
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Step into a tale of speculative fiction that explores the complexities of time, history, and the choices that shape our lives. Bradley’s narrative challenges us to think deeply about cause and effect.
April 17, 2025
7:00 pm Eastern
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May Book
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Celebrate resilience and sisterhood in this enchanting novel that intertwines the lives of three extraordinary women across five centuries, revealing the hidden power passed down through generations.
May 15, 2025
7:00 pm Eastern
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June Book
The Chosen by Chaim Potok
Explore themes of friendship, faith, and identity in this powerful story of two boys from vastly different Jewish traditions. Potok’s prose and insights will leave you reflecting on the ties that bind us.
June 19, 2025
7:00 pm Eastern
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More titles will be added to this year's list later this spring!
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Reminder: New AESA Remittance and Correspondence Addresses
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To ensure accurate and timely processing, AESA now has two separate addresses for payments and correspondence:
Remittance Address (Payments Only):
Association of Educational Service Agencies
Department 3990
PO Box 986500
Boston, MA 02298-6500
Correspondence Address (Non-Payment Mail):
Use this address for sending invoices, cards, regular mail, or other non-payment correspondence:
Association of Educational Service Agencies,
P.O. Box 404,
Cheshire, CT 06410
Please update your records and share this information with your finance department. Thank you!
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E-Rate Funding Year 2025 Application Filing Window Opens January 15, 2025
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Craig Davis, USAC Vice President-Schools and Libraries Division, shares insight on the E-Rate application window for Funding Year 2025 which opens on January 15, 2025, and closes March 26, 2025. Schools and libraries should update their E-Rate Productivity Center profiles by January 9, 2025, to ensure smooth processing. For first-time applicants, setting up a user account in the E-Rate portal is required. Additionally, FY2025 marks the final year for Category Two (C2) budgets, with the option to request a recalculation if student counts or library square footage have increased.
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New Guidance Released for Title I Preschool Programs
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USED and HHS have released joint guidance for local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools using Title I funds to support high-quality preschool programs. This guidance emphasizes implementing Head Start Performance Standards to ensure developmentally appropriate and evidence-based early education. It is a valuable resource for LEAs and schools as they plan for the 2025-26 school year, especially in leveraging funding options, including those from the American Rescue Plan.
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Biden Administration Withdraws Medicaid Parental Consent NPRM
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The Biden Administration has withdrawn its proposed rule to streamline Medicaid reimbursement for schools, which would have simplified parental consent for Medicaid billing related to IDEA services. The decision follows concerns from disability rights groups about the broader impact on Medicaid services outside schools.
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Read the latest update from CoSN. The primary focus this month is on the free resources that CoSN provides to assist school leaders when it comes to financing technology innovations with links to specific strategies and tools to support Total Cost of Ownership and Value of Investments.
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