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Policy and Advocacy

AASA represents the dreams, educational expertise and concerns of nearly 13,000 local school system leaders to the three branches of the federal government.

aasa_imageAASA enables the advocacy of its membership by sharing timely information that creates meaning out of the complex issues surrounding any education policy. AASA members consistently rate AASA's advocacy for the profession of school administration as a top member benefit. Nobody else represents the voices of school superintendents on Capitol Hill.

Advocacy is where AASA’s Stand Up for Public Education™ campaign comes to life. Every day, whether it is fighting for funding, a better relationship between federal, state and local government, or for programs that make a difference for children, AASA is standing up for public education in Washington, D.C.

Representing You

  • Tuesday, February 02, 2010 Alert on House Education and Labor Committee Markup of HR 4247

    AASA responded to proposed legislation on restraint and seclusion. Read More

  • Tuesday, February 02, 2010 AASA Responds to President's Budget Request

    Read AASA's response and talking points to President Obama's FY11 budget proposal. Read More

  • Wednesday, January 27, 2010 USED Call: FY11 Budget

    As part of the series of monthly calls with edcuation leaders, Secretary Duncan will hold a call on Wednesday Feburary 3 to talk about President Obama's FY11 budget proposal. Read More

  • Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Comparative Religion Survey

    Please take a few moments to complete the latest AASA survey, looking at the challenges and opportunities comparative religion courses provide in schools and communities Read More

  • Tuesday, January 05, 2010 U.S. Secretary of Education Thanks AASA Members

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  • Tuesday, December 29, 2009 State of the Superintendency Extended!

    AASA has extended the deadline for the 2010 State of the Superintendency until Friday, January 22, 2010 and is now offering hard-copy surveys. Read More

  • Thursday, December 03, 2009 Final School Improvement Grant Requirements

    Education Secretary Arne Duncan released the final requirements for $3.5 billion in Title I School Improvements grants to turn around the nation's lowest performing schools. Read More

  • Friday, November 20, 2009 AASA Comments on Proposed Changes to E-Rate

    Read AASA's comments to the wide-reaching proposed changes to E-Rate. Read More

  • Monday, November 16, 2009 2010 State of the Superintendency Study

    It's time for AASA's one-per-decade look at the American school superintendency: who are the superintendents, how did they get there and what are the issues that impact education and leadership. Read More

  • Friday, November 06, 2009 AASA Response to Investing in Innovation Guidance

    AASA would like to offer our comments on the proposed priorities, requirements, definitions and selection criteria for the Investing in Innovation Grants. Read More

  • Monday, November 02, 2009 AASA Stimulus Update

    Get the latest information on the stimulus! Read More

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Shell We Dance?: Latest AASA Study Finds Shell Game with ARRA Funds

    The economic downturn continues to threaten the capacity of school districts nationwide, even in light of federal stimulus funds, according to the latest AASA study. Read More

  • Monday, October 05, 2009 UPDATED! Talking Points on ESEA Reauthorization

    Education Sec. Arne Duncan told edcuation stakeholders that he is starting a strong push to renew the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Read More

  • Monday, September 28, 2009 Get 'Em, Keep 'Em: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in Rural Districts

    In response to a request from President Obama’s administration, AASA helped identify specific tips, strategies and suggestions that address the unique realities, obstacles and considerations that rural schools face when it comes to teacher recruitment and retention. Read More

  • Wednesday, September 16, 2009 AASA Responds to Proposal to Raise State Administrative Cap

    AASA submitted a response to the US Education Department's proposal to raise the state adminsitrative cap. Read More

  • Monday, September 14, 2009 AASA Statement on Educate Act and IDEA Full Funding Act

    AASA urges Congress to pass the EDUCATE Act and the IDEA Full Funding Act to ensure children with disabilities receive the best possible education and services. Read More

  • Wednesday, September 09, 2009 AASA Responds to Guidance for School Improvement Grants

    Read AASA's response to USED's guidance for the School Improvement Grants. Read More

  • Friday, August 28, 2009 ARRA and H1N1 Webinar

    USED to host two webinars: one on ARRA and H1N1 (swine flu) and one on maintenance of effort requirements. Read More

  • Tuesday, August 25, 2009 How America's Schools Are Using ARRA Funds

    Read AASA's latest survey, looking at how America's public schools are using their stimulus dollars. Read More

  • Thursday, August 20, 2009 AASA Comments on ARRA Regulations

    Read AASA's comments in response to USED's regulations for the draft application for the Race to the Top Fund and the metrics for the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund. Read More

  • Thursday, August 06, 2009 Write Your Senator!

    Use AASA's Legislative Action Center to let your Senators know how the LHHS FY10 budget bill, including its proposed cuts to Title I and level funding of IDEA, will impact your district. Read More

  • Wednesday, August 05, 2009 FY10 Funding Charts

    A side-by-side comparison of the FY10 House and Senate LHHS bills to President Obama's FY10 requests and the FY09 enacted numbers. Read More

  • Thursday, July 30, 2009 AASA Response to Senate Approps Bill

    Read AASA's response to the FY10 budget bill released by the Senate Appropriations LHHS Subcommittee. Read More

  • Friday, July 17, 2009 AASA Letter to the Hill

    Read AASA's letter of support for the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. Read More

  • Friday, July 10, 2009 AASA Summary of ARRA Title I Waiver Guidance

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  • Monday, June 22, 2009 New Stimulus Guidance

    Recipients of ARRA funding are required to report on the use of the funds, including the amount of funds received and the projects and activities funded. Read More

  • Monday, June 22, 2009 HHS Rescinds Medicaid Regulations

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  • Monday, June 01, 2009 AASA's Comments on Rescission of Medicaid Regulations

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  • Friday, May 29, 2009 FY10 Budget Response

    Read AASA's talking points in response to President Obama's FY10 Budget Proposal. Read More

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