Final Call to Register: Women’s Leadership Network Gathering – Deadline This Friday!
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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jessica Huizenga will facilitate this empowering gathering, Bold Women Leading for Lasting Impact in Education.
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About the facilitator:
Dr. Jessica Huizenga, a visionary leader with 20+ years of experience in K-12, nonprofits, and higher education, specializes in transformation, performance optimization, and equity-driven instruction. She has led districts to significant student success gains.
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This gathering is designed for ALL women in AESA’s membership who are eager to grow personally and professionally. This is your unique opportunity to connect with fellow women in the ESA community, gain valuable insights, and recharge your leadership journey in a supportive and empowering environment.
Thompson Palm Springs Hotel, Palm Springs, CA
March 3-5, 2025
- March 3: Evening welcome & informal networking dinner
- March 4: Full-day interactive sessions + evening group dinner
- March 5: Morning activities, concluding by Noon
A room block has been reserved at the Thompson Palm Springs, but reservations must be made by THIS FRIDAY, February 14, 2025. Participants get a link to make a reservation after they register.
CEOs, here’s an opportunity to invest in the future of leadership! Consider inviting up-and-coming women leaders. Empowering them with this experience will help shape the next generation of strong, visionary leaders.
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USED to Enforce 2020 Title IX Rule Protecting Women
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USED sent a “ Dear Colleague” letter to K-12 schools and institutions of higher education advising educators that the Office of Civil Rights will enforce the Trump Administration’s 2020 Title IX protections on the basis of biological sex in schools and on campuses, following various court orders enjoining the Biden Administration’s newer version. (More information is available here.)
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New NAEP Scores Dash Hope of Post-COVID Learning Recovery
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Results from this year’s Nation’s Report Card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) revealed mostly flat scores in math and lost ground in reading for fourth and eighth grade students, compared to scores from previous exams in 2019 and 2022, continuing an alarming trend in student performance. (Additional video analysis from EducationWeek is available here.)
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How Are Schools Responding to Immigration Policy Shifts
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K-12 Dive reports on how schools are responding to the recent loss of their “protected area” status under the Trump Administration’s approach to immigration enforcement. The article highlights declines in attendance, increased fear and anxiety, and district efforts to support communities through updated guidance and resource sharing.
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ESA Podcast of the Week: MESD's Leaders Build Leaders
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Each week, we'll spotlight a podcast that highlights the voices and insights of our members. Check out AESA’s curated list of ESA podcasts. Is yours missing? Contact Claire Sowder to add it.
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Leaders Build Leaders is produced by Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) in Oregon. MESD believes in the power of sharing inspiring stories and valuable knowledge to empower aspiring leaders. The podcast is dedicated to exploring the experiences, insights, and strategies of exceptional leaders from the educational field. The aim is to provide listeners with practical advice, lessons learned, and actionable insights that they can apply to their own personal and professional development.
Their latest episode happened to be an interview with AESA Executive Director Dr. Joan Wade!
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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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UBC Cares: Giving Back to the Educators Who Give So Much
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From our business partner:
At Universal Benefits Consortium, we LOVE our clients and giving back to employees enrolled in our medical benefits plans.
That’s why UBC launched our non-profit, UBC Cares, in the fall of 2024. The goal? To give back to those who have given so much! UBC is Different by Design, which includes taking our own profits to fund a grant program that helps those in education pay off unforeseen medical bills.
To date, we are proud to have supported 10 of our school districts, helping with hospital bills for a first-time mother, a cancer diagnosis, cataract surgery, tonsillectomy, and several more. Gifts range from $750 to $7,500.
And we aren’t finished yet! Click HERE to hear from UBC Managing Director Mark Woolery about just how important it is for UBC to help put care back in healthcare!
For more on UBC and other ways we are different by design, join us on Wednesday, February 19th at 2 pm ET to hear from UBC’s Managing Director Mark Woolery and ask questions to see if a new medical benefits partner might make sense for your needs. (P.S. You can keep your existing broker relationship and still leverage the price advantage Universal Benefits Consortium offers if that’s a factor for you!)
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