April 4, 2023

Three new executive council members were seated during last week's spring council meeting. Please welcome Chris Moddelmog, Smoky Hill Education Service Center (Western Region); Nancy Hutchinson, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) (Southern Region); and John Searles, Midland County Educational Service Agency (Central Region) to the AESA Executive Council.

We also thanked some Executive Council members for their service!

Jeremy Biehl, Agency Administrator, CESA 5 (WI) was recognized for his service as president and now moves into the role of past president. Joan Wade, AESA Executive Director, is featured center, and Tom Danehy, incoming president is right.

Jeff Goldhorn, Region 20 ESC Executive Director (TX), was recognized for his service to the council as he leaves that role.

Wanda Cook-Robinson, Superintendent, Oakland Schools (MI), was recognized for her service, most recently as past president, and she now also leaves the council.

And, thank you to John Welch, Puget Sound ESD (WA), for his service to the executive council!

Summer Leadership Conference:

Transform Data Into Impact . . . and have fun!

Come for the learning and explore all that Cincinnati has to offer:

Meet Fiona, Cincinnati's beloved hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo! The Cincinnati Zoo is a short drive away from downtown Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark.

Every registered attendee receives a free ticket to Tuesday evening's Cincinnati Reds baseball game!

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Early Bird Registration!

Save $100 if you register by June 8! Hurry and grab this deal.

Wednesday Reception

Just announced: Wednesday's conference reception will be held at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and includes a museum tour!

Wednesday & Thursday's Program

Breakout and collaborative conversations highlight the program. Here are just some of the topics at this year's Summer Leadership Conference:

Machine Learning & AI and their Implications on Education

ESAs Transforming Through the Use of Data

Sustainable Leadership

Important Legislative News

Advocacy Update on House Voucherizing Title I

We urged you to contact your Congressional representatives about an amendment offered by Chip Roy (R-TX) to H.R. 5- the Parents Bill of Rights that would "voucherize" Title I funds.

We are happy to report that thanks to your efforts, that effort was defeated! We thank you for all of your advocacy help for our nation's students. You can see how House members voted here.

U.S. Department of Education Issues Dear Colleague Letter Calling for End to Corporal Punishment in Schools and Guiding Principles on School Discipline

On March 24, Secretary Cardona wrote to Governors, Chief State School Officers, and School District and School Leaders urging them to end corporal punishment in schools. The administration also issued a set of guiding principles to inform approaches to school discipline.

House Passes Parents’ Bill of Rights Act

On March 24, the House passed the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act by a 213-208 vote with all Democrats and five Republicans voting against it. Among other things, the bill would amend ESSA to require schools to publicly disclose curricula and library’s book collections, and it would enshrine in federal law parents’ ability to meet with educators, speak at school board meetings, and

examine school budgets.

Senate Majority Leader Schumer has indicated the bill will not progress in the Senate. EdWeek’s coverage is here; a recent national poll of parents about related issues is here.

Now Accepting Breakout Session Proposals

Breakout sessions are the backbone of the AESA Annual Conference! We want to hear from you. Please consider submitting your idea to showcase the work of your ESA!

This year's conference strands include: Resilience, Building Capacity, 21st Century Learning, and Governance/ESA Boards.

Proposals are due April 17, 2023.

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Executives in Residence Applications Now Being Accepted

The Executives in Residence Program is a year-long, performance-based opportunity that:

* includes a strong mentor component by CEOs of the council and host organizations;

* provides access to a variety of leadership experiences;

* and works in a cohort model providing national networking and communication.

Limited Space Available! Apply now!

Complete your Application for the 2023-24 Cohort!

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