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Join the AESA Team: Meeting and Event Coordinator Position Available
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AESA is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as the Meeting and Event Coordinator. This role is critical in supporting our Chief of Staff by planning, organizing, and executing all association events, including conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Key responsibilities include:
This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality event experiences that align with AESA’s organizational objectives. The Coordinator will report directly to the Chief of Staff.
If you're passionate about event planning and looking for a dynamic role, we encourage you to apply! Find this and other great job employment opportunities offered by member-ESAs on our Job Central webpage!
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New Post on AESA's Perspectives Journal
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ESAs are essential in supporting English learners (ELs) and helping schools meet their unique needs. From offering professional development to implementing data-driven strategies, ESAs are stepping up to provide vital resources and services that make a difference for ELs.
Read our latest Perspectives Journal post to discover how your ESA can drive meaningful impact in the classroom and support educators, students, and families.
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Dates & Times Set for 2025 Virtual Federal Advocacy Committee Meeting
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Every January, AESA members come together for an important virtual session dedicated to updating our federal legislative priorities. As we prepare for the new year and a new Congress, this is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Capitol Hill staff and advocates. AESA's legislative liaisons will present the topics most likely to gain traction on Capitol Hill, as well as those of greatest significance to our organization.
Join us on January 22 and 23, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 pm (ET) each day.
This event is FREE and exclusively available to AESA members!
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Business Strategy Framework 1.0
October 28-29, 2024 | Johnston, Iowa
Business Strategy Framework 2.0: Managing Strategic Resources
(Pre-Conference to AESA Annual Conference)
December 2-3, 2024 | Orlando, Florida
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Join Over 850 Attendees at the AESA Annual Conference!
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We are thrilled to announce that over 850 attendees have already registered for this year’s AESA Annual Conference in beautiful Florida! This remarkable gathering of educational leaders, innovators, and service agency professionals promises to be one of the largest and most impactful conferences yet.
The AESA Annual Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and explore the latest trends and innovations shaping education today. Whether you’re passionate about emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, looking to expand your professional network, or eager to discover creative solutions to the challenges we face in education, this conference has something for everyone.
With insightful keynote speakers, breakout sessions on cutting-edge topics, and an exhibit hall brimming with resources, tools, and AESA Business Partners, this is your chance to take part in the conversations that will shape the future of education.
Don’t miss out! Let’s continue to learn, collaborate, and innovate together December 4-6 in Orlando, Florida. There’s still time to register and join your ESA colleagues from across the country for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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FCC Application Window for E-Rate Cybersecurity Pilot Program to Close Nov. 1
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On September 17, 2024, the FCC announced the opening of the application window for the E-Rate Cybersecurity Pilot Program. Eligible schools and libraries can apply to participate in the three-year, $200 million pilot program until November 1, 2024. Participants selected for the pilot program will receive support to defray the costs of eligible cybersecurity services and equipment, while providing the FCC with data to better understand whether and how USF could be used to improve school and library defenses against increasing cyberattacks.
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Update on USAC and the 5th Circuit Court Case
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The ongoing legal battles surrounding the FCC and the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs continue to unfold. In June, AASA supported the FCC in the Molak v FCC case, which challenges the FCC's decision to allow E-Rate funds to support Wi-Fi on school buses. In a separate July decision, the 5th Circuit ruled that the USF funding mechanism is unconstitutional, raising concerns about its future. The court granted a stay, allowing programs like E-Rate to continue while the FCC appeals to the Supreme Court. The appeal was filed on October 1, and we're now awaiting a decision on whether the Court will hear the case. Until then, USF programs remain operational. Read more here.
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USED Highlights Resources to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
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USED released a list of technical assistance offerings for K-12 schools impacted by the recent hurricanes to support their recovery efforts and restore teaching and learning environments.
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EPA Lead Testing Rule for Schools Finalized
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The EPA finalized a rule creating the first-ever national requirement to test for lead in schools that rely on water from public utilities. The rule also mandates that water systems screen all elementary and childcare facilities and offer testing for middle and high schools. Read more here.
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Greenlight Grants Initiative Webinar: Getting Ready for Grants – An Overview of Federal and State Grants and What’s Needed to Apply
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This Grants 101 training introduces attendees to key concepts and resources to increase their understanding of, readiness for, and competitiveness for federal and state grant funding. In the training, we will cover in-depth what funding is available for LEAs out of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), general information on how to register and apply for these federal grants, how to identify good fit opportunities, and tips for writing a competitive application. Join GGI Wednesday, October 30 at 2 p.m. ET. Register here.
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English Learners Benefit from Developing Both of Their Languages
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The Century Foundation examines the growth of the English Learner (EL) student population in public schools and the benefits of providing bilingual education to them by analyzing a recent report from the GAO that assesses the factors linked to EL success and implications for funding and policy changes.
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Suspensions, Expulsions Harm Students’ Mental and Physical Health
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K-12 Dive reports on an updated policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that underscores the severe, lifelong consequences of suspensions and expulsions. The AAP statement urges schools to reduce these practices by adopting trauma-informed approaches and using discipline data to identify areas of improvement.
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Grades and Standardized Test Scores Aren’t Match Up. Here’s Why
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EducationWeek examines recent research from ACT revealing a growing disconnect between course grades and standardized test scores, arguing that high school GPA is becoming a less reliable predictor of college success.
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Have we missed one of your ESA’s stories? Send submissions to csowder@aesa.us to be included in future editions of Online News.
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Join the Discussion! P2C is Bridging Classroom Learning with Real-World Careers
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Pathway2Career (P2C), an AESA Business Partner, helps students realize what they’re learning in school matters. P2C connects classroom lessons to future jobs, showing how the skills and knowledge students gain today can lead to real-world opportunities. It answers the question, “When will I ever need to know this in the real world?” by helping learners and teachers make daily connections between what they’re doing now in the classroom and what they’ll do later in life.
On Thursday, November 14 at 2:00 pm EST, AESA will host a live Zoom session with Dr. Joseph Goins, P2C CEO. Dr. Goins will share research on the power of aligning curriculum with real-world careers specific to each region, offering practical insights for educators. A Q&A session will follow, with the opportunity to explore strategies for applying these ideas.
For those unable to attend live, you are encouraged to submit questions in advance to Beth Kabes at bkabes@aesa.us. The session will be recorded and made available for later viewing, ensuring everyone has a chance to benefit from this important discussion.
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This month’s resource is focused on the recently released CoSN/CAST report on Artificial Intelligence and Accessibility in Education.
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