Advocacy
The leading voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.
AASA advocates for equitable access to the highest quality public education for all students.
The goal of AASA advocacy is to influence federal education policy and legislation through the collective efforts of AASA members across the country.
AASA’s advocacy is driven by a commitment to ensure that the voice of the nation’s public school superintendents informs federal policy decisions.
Legislative Agenda
The guiding principles for federal education policy this year all stem from equity and the important role the federal government stands to play in leveling the education playing field for all students.
Key Issues
Access up-to-date information, position statements, and the latest calls to action to help you navigate complex advocacy issues in federal education policy.
Latest Updates from The Leading Edge Blog
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March 28, 2024
Making the Most of Your Summer Fun(ds)— Preparing Educators for a Great SummerThis is the tenth installment of the Summer Funds series with AASA President Gladys Cruz.
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March 25, 2024
It’s Time We Talk About FAFSAThis blog post ran as an email from AASA Executive Director David R. Schuler to all members, and is cross-posted here so we can disseminate on social media and elsewhere.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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March 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 28: Title I and You!Type:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Finance & BudgetsOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant interviews Nora Gordon, professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University about all things Title I; what it is, how it's funded, and who it benefits. -
February 22, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 27: Superintendent Attrition, Mobility and GenderType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Leadership DevelopmentOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant interviews Dr. Rachel S. White, assistant professor of educational leadership & policy studies at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville about attrition, mobility and the role of gender in the superintendency.
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