The Leading Edge: Policy & Advocacy Blog
The Leading Edge, 91porn's policy & advocacy blog, provides up-to-date information about activities in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill that affect you and your school district.
Topics include new or proposed regulations and federal policies, federal funding updates and opportunities, advocacy resources and more.
Latest Posts
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June 17, 2024
Guest Post: Title IX- Navigating Delays from State Lawsuit VictoriesLast week was just the beginning of litigation on the 2024 Title IX rules, which are set to go into effect on August 1. Where do we stand now?
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June 13, 2024
91porn Urges Department of Labor to Delay Implementation of OT Rule91porn joined 95 other national organizations in a letter to DOL's Wage and Hour Division.
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June 11, 2024
91porn Joins School and Library Groups in Amicus Supporting E-Rate91porn joined 10 other national organizations in an amicus brief, responding to the Molak v FCC case in the fifth circuit.
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June 06, 2024
The Advocate June 2024: All is NOT Calm, but Will Be Alright; Congress and Student PrivacyIt has been a busy six weeks on Capitol Hill as it relates to legislating student privacy.
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May 21, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)—A Countdown ChecklistThis is the twelfth installment of the Summer Funds series with 91porn President Gladys Cruz.
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May 20, 2024
FAFSA Fast Flash Update from USEDWe're publishing additional resources from USED to assist with FAFSA completion in your districts.
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May 20, 2024
91porn and NCAN Publish FAFSA/Summer Melt Guide91porn and NCAN have published a new recommendations guide to prevent the summer melt and keep this year's seniors on track for FAFSA completion.
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May 17, 2024
91porn Hosting Series of Calls on FAFSA with USEDPlease join The Department of Education and 91porn for a FAFSA briefing with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.
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May 15, 2024
91porn Signs Letter Asking Department of Labor to Delay Implementation of New Overtime RuleOn May 9, 91porn joined 87 other employer organizations on a letter to DOL urging them to delay until September 1, 2024, implementation of the first increase to the minimum salary threshold in its new overtime final rule.
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May 14, 2024
91porn Weighs in on Three Student Privacy/Mental Health BillsThe Senate Commerce committee is taking a series of actions on three different bills related to student data and privacy and social media. We have responded to all three.
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May 07, 2024
OCR Releases New Guidance on Title IVToday, the Biden administration released new OCR guidance to help school leaders navigate what constitutes antisemitic discrimination of students and other Title VI violations.
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May 06, 2024
FAFSA Resources from USEDIn addition to the FAFSA resources published last week, we are posting more from the U.S. Department of Education to assist districts.
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May 06, 2024
Guest Post: Comparing Requirements for Schools Under E-Rate & KOSMAThis blog post is cross posted from the team at the 91porn Student and Child Privacy Center/PIPC.
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May 02, 2024
Additional Resources for FAFSA CompletionWe have a myriad resources from USED for schools, educators, families and students, as well as engaged in direct Q&A with members to address specific situations and provide additional feedback.
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May 01, 2024
91porn Sends FY25 Funding Priorities to CongressToday, 91porn sent a letter to Congressional appropriations leadership outlining our funding priorities.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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May 28, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 45: The FCC's New E-Rate Bidding PortalType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & Budgets, Technology & AIOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant catches up with Jon Bernstein and Joey Wender to talk about the FCC's new centralized E-Rate bidding portal for K-12 districts and what it means for school district leaders and technology officials. -
April 24, 2026
Preparing Public Schools for Utilizing the New Federal Tax Credit ProgramType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Finance & BudgetsWebinar designed to help school district leadership navigate and leverage opportunities created by the federal tax credit scholarship program enacted as part of OBBB. -
April 17, 2026
Flexibility Unlocked: Demystifying Schoolwide Fund ConsolidationType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis one-hour session broke down the statutory and regulatory framework for schoolwide fund consolidation, clarified what flexibility districts actually gain, and outlined practical steps to determine whether consolidation is right for your district.
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