We would like to wish you all a fun-filled Independence Day holiday! May you and your loved ones enjoy this day and remember that it represents everything you constructively contribute to your ESA, the educational landscape, and, ultimately, the country. Please note that AESA staff will be out of office on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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June 2024 State Examiner Is Available!
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The June 2024 State Examiner examines state-level legislation targeting artificial intelligence (AI). In addition it reviews state-level budgets and finance; statehouse news; national reports; and advocacy tips including coalition building among educational stakeholders.
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AESA Announces New Staff Member
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Claire Sowder recently joined the AESA Team as the Communications and Marketing Coordinator. Her duties will include website management, editing and sending AESA's four publications, and growing AESA's social media presence on LinkedIn and Facebook. She previously was a Communications Specialist for Heartland Area Education Agency (an AESA member) in Johnston, IA and most recently was the Communications and Events Coordinator at Terrace Hill, the official Iowa Governor's Residence and National Historic Landmark. We welcome Claire to the team!
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It's Not Too Late to Join Us in New Haven, CT!
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This year's Summer Leadership Conference will provide attendees with information, networking, and support to take on the challenges we will all face this coming year. Join us this summer! There is still room for you, but hurry!
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FCC Chairwoman Announces Vote to Allow E-Rate to be Used for Wi-Fi and Hot Spots
On June 26, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman announced a vote to allow E-Rate funds for Wi-Fi and hotspots. Read the article here.
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AESA Joins 1000+ in FY25 Letter to Congress
AESA joined more than 1,000 groups in a joint letter to Congress, calling on the legislative bodies to move an FY25 appropriations process that fully appropriates the necessary non-defense discretionary funds to keep pace with rising costs and avoids toxic policy riders. Read our letter here.
This letter is well timed: the House released its FY25 proposal for the slice of the budget pie that includes education—Labor Health Human Services and Other—and is set to mark it up in subcommittee.
AESA Sends Letter to House Opposing Cuts to Education
On June 26, 2024, the majority for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education released their FY25 proposal which represented a 14% cut to the Department of Education compared to FY24.
Most notably, the bill cuts Title I by 25% ($4.7 billion) and eliminates Title II along with many other programs. Inversely, the proposal includes modest increases for IDEA ($30 million), REAP ($5 million), Impact Aid ($5 million) and Title IV ($10 million). While we appreciate that these programs received an increase, this proposal is clearly taking from one critical program to give to the next. Ahead of this morning's subcommittee markup of the proposal, AESA - joined by AASA and NREA - sent a letter to members of the subcommittee encouraging them to reject this proposal. Read the full letter here.
We knew FY25 would be challenging for education funding, but are deeply disappointed by this damaging proposal and attack on the critical programs that support all schools across the country. During this morning's meeting, the proposal was advanced to the full committee.
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Districts and BOCES will have eight years to transition to the new system, which will better serve educators, students, parents, and school ...
Changes to Iowa's Area Education Agencies. AEA Funding: HF 2612. The law shifts some funding from area education agencies to school districts. (Scroll to mid page)
... intermediate units, local education agencies (LEAs), and national leaders in equity to advance the equitable practices in gifted identification ...
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The Association of Educational Service Agencies offers the weekly AESA Online News just for members!
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