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September 22, 2020

AESA Supports Historic School

Desegregation Vote In House

This week the House will vote on the Strength In Diversity Act, the first federal legislation focused on desegregation in schools to receive a vote in 30 years. As we walk-the-talk on

AESA’s commitment to equity, this legislation is a promising first step that will incentivize and resource education leaders to create more equitable school systems. The Strength in Diversity Act would provide federal funding ($120m/per year) to support voluntary local efforts to increase diversity in schools. Grants could fund a range of proposals, including (but not limited to):

Studying segregation, evaluating current policies, and developing evidence-based

plans to address socioeconomic and racial isolation.

Establishing public school choice zones, revising school boundaries, or expanding

equitable access to transportation for students.

Creating or expanding innovative school programs that attract students from outside the local area.
Recruiting, hiring, and training new teachers to support specialized school.

Member Spotlight

Dr. Pam Wells, Executive Director,

Region 4 Education Service Center, Texas

Literacy Point of Light: Pam Wells and Region 4 Education Center

Under the leadership of Dr. Pam Wells, Executive Director, Region 4 Education Service Center, in Texas has been a critical and collaborative partner with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. Together they have achieved several of key literacy initiatives.

Read the full story here

NEW! AESA

BUSINESS STRATEGY FRAMEWORK

INTRODUCING:

Business Strategy Framework especially for ESAs

We are leading our organizations through uncertain times. That's why AESA is bringing you the Business Strategy Framework.

ESA leaders need more than intuition: We need smart thinking, careful analysis, and focused decision making.

To help your organization grow in business strategy acumen, no matter what the size, AESA is offering two tiers of workshops to fit your needs:

Practitioners Level Workshop:

Develop New Leaders in Your Organization

VIRTUAL: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, October 20, 21, 27, 28

2 - 5 pm (EST)

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SPONSORED BY SOURCEWELL

Premiere Workshop

with Dr. Duncan Simester, MIT Sloan School of Business Marketing

April 26-30, 2021

2 - 4 p.m. (EST)

This workshop is led by Dr. Duncan Simester, PhD, Economics and Marketing Professor, MIT

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AESA's Annual Conference is VIRTUAL

Let the learning continue!

The Annual Conference will be held on December 2 – 4, 2020

Just like always, the conference features keynote speakers and over 80 breakout sessions!

All breakout sessions will be recorded and available to paid participants after the conference.

Registration fee: $450 per person.

(That is less than half the normal cost and you save on travel costs!)

E-Classrooms Start This WEEK!

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The 2020 Educators' Call to Action

Virtual Conference

There is still time! REGISTER HERE

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, September 29, 1:30 - 4:30 pm (EST)

1:30 - 2:30 pm AESA Federal Update with Noelle Ellerson Ng and Chris Rogers

2:30 - 3:30 pm State Policy Discussion: Addressing COVID-19 Education Policy and Other Trends with Austin Reid, NCSL; Abigail Potts, National Association of State Boards of Education (invited); Lexi Anderson, Education Commission of the States.

3:30 - 4:30 pm Education and the Election: What the 2020 Elections Mean for Schools with Jonathan Voss, Lake Research

Wednesday, September 30, Virtual Capital Hill Visits

9 - 11 am (local time) Senate visits scheduled by AESA staff

11 am - End of Day (local time) House visits scheduled by individuals

Thursday, October 1, 1:30 - 4:30 pm (EST)

1:30-2:30 pm Rethinking Schools: What the COVID Pandemic Means for Public Education Going Forward with Catherine Brown, Public Sector Consultants; John Bailey, Walton Family Foundation; Martin West, Harvard University; moderated by Andrew Ujifusa, EdWeek

2:30-3:30 pm The State of Public Education

with Nora Gordon, Georgetown University; Robin Lake, Center on Research for Public Education; and moderated by Lauren Camera, US News and World Report

3:30-4:30 pm Beyond the Law: Regulations, SCOTUS and What It Means for Schools with Maree Sneed and Joel Buckman, Hogan Lovells Global Law Firm

4:30 pm (EST) Adjourn

REGISTRATION FEE: $150 per individual/$450 per team with a maximum of 4 attendees from a single organization. Any registrants beyond 4 will be charged the individual rate. Your organization will be invoiced after the event in accordance with the above registration fee structure.

Business Partner News

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This Safe Screen Covid 19 Screening Tool is

FREE For AESA members!

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Reading Leaders Book Club

October 15: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

All reading leaders welcome!

Join us! The new October read for Reading Leaders Book Club is The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

The group will meet on October 15 to discuss it. It's great conversation with a great group of leaders!

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