November 8, 2022

In just three weeks, we gather in Atlanta!

Registration for the conference is still open. Join us!

AESA's Annual Conference is drawing a lot of positive attention from our members!

If you haven't decided whether to join us or not, maybe we can tempt you with these highlights!

If you are registered - we CAN'T wait to see you.

GENERAL SESSIONS ON TOPICS THAT AFFECT YOUR ESA

WEDNESDAY,

November 30, 3 PM

Deputy U.S. Secretary of Education Cynthia "Cindy" Marten, former superintendent of San Diego Unified School District will provide up-to-the-minute news about US Department of Education activity. Her comments will be followed by a "fireside chat" answering questions by AESA Executive Director Joan Wade.

THURSDAY,

December 1, 10:30 PM

Author and Equity Consultant, Mirko Chardin recognizes that in today's divided world, the mention of one wrong word can send people spinning. He doesn't shy away . . . he uses his own story to demonstrate the power educators have on the future when we create an environment that accepts students as their authentic selves.

More Information on Our Website

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The AESA Foundation is Counting on It!

The AESA Foundation will once again be conducting both a Silent and Live Auction at the AESA Annual Conference in Atlanta. The silent auction will begin when the Exhibit Hall opens on Wednesday afternoon and will conclude with the live auction being held at the Member Reception late Thursday afternoon, December 1.

Please consider providing an item(s) for the either the silent or live auctions.

If you are interested in supporting the AESA Foundation by providing an item for the auctions, please use the link below to access our donation form and indicate what you will send or bring, along with the item’s value. Please complete a separate form for each item you intend to donate. This will help us plan for the event and market the items to our attendees!

AESA FOUNDATION AUCTION ITEM DONATION FORM

The AESA Foundation supports the efforts of AESA each year. Innovative and new projects at AESA would sometimes not be possible with the support of the AESA Foundation. The AESA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization so donations are tax exempt.

Thank You!

The Field has been Narrowed to Two Candidates for the Central Region's

Executive Council Representative

Bill Decker

John Searles

Two Central Region candidates, John Searles (MI) and Bill Decker (IA), will advance to the general election which will be held from December 12 – January 9. Both candidates are terrific leaders, and we appreciate their willingness to serve on the AESA Executive Council.

Please visit their biographies on AESA's website.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Legislative Update

DOE Announces Plans for First Tranche of $500M for Clean Energy Improvements

in K-12 Schools

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Program (SCEP) has announced a new funding opportunity to help remedy the historic inequity of school facilities investments, reduce school energy costs, and create good-paying jobs. The $500 million program will kick off with two opportunities: Renew America’s Schools Grant and the Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools (CLASS) Prize.

The first tranche of the grant will extend up to $80 million to lower utility costs, improve indoor environmental quality, and reduce carbon emissions by supporting facility upgrades for schools across the country. The $4.5 million CLASS Prize will support energy efficiency and indoor air quality upgrades in schools by helping school districts train and staff energy management positions.

Funds will concentrate in rural and high-poverty school districts. Learn more about the first round of funding opening later in 2022: Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities | Department of Energy

2023 Federal Advocacy Committee VIRTUAL Meeting

January 24 & 25, 2023

1-4 PM (Eastern)

Each year, members of the AESA Federal Advocacy Committee work together to formalize AESA's federal legislative agenda. Membership of AESA's Federal Advocacy Committee is comprised of one representative from each state that has an ESA as a member of AESA. A state may send more than one member to this important meeting; however, only there is only one vote per state, should we need to vote on any issues. The AESA Priority Agenda represents the federal advocacy work that focuses specifically on ESAs. This is the meeting to set the legislative agenda! It is important that your state is represented!