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 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:

• HHS Rescinds Medicaid Regulations: The Department of Health and Human Services announced the rescission of the regulatory changes to Medicaid that would eliminate reimbursement for school-based administrative costs and costs of transportation to and from schools. Read more here. (6/29/09)
• NEW ARRA Guidance: Read the newest guidance for recipient reporting. (06/22/09)
  • Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 
  • List of Programs Subject to Recipient Reporting 
• Exploring the Possibility and Potential for Pay for Performance in America's Public Schools: Read the results from AASA's latest survey, indicating that AASA members have varied levels of interest in performance pay for educators. (PDF)
• AASA's Comments on Rescission of Medicaid Regulations: Read AASA's letter supporting the rescission of the Medicaid regulations. (PDF)
• FY10 Budget Response: Read AASA's talking points in response to President Obama's FY10 Budget Proposal. (PDF)
• AASA Submits Letters to Congress: 
  • School Construction: Letter in support of HR 2187
  • DC Vouchers: Letter of opposition to private school vouchers
• Educating the Total Child:  Read AASA's new proposal, which is aligned with the 2009 Legislative Agenda.
• More School Districts Adopt AASA Resolution on ESEA: 92 school districts across 17 states have adopted a resolution in support of AASA's "All Children Will Learn" legislative agenda. (5/28/09)
• Get the latest information on the stimulus! Learn how public schools are impacted by the stimulus.
• AASA White Paper on Final NCLB Regulations: Read the AASA response to the final regulatory changes to Title I of ESEA, as released by the US Department of Education. (11/12/08)
• AASA Working for You: AASA filed comments to the FCC's proposed changes to E-Rate. (PDF)