Bringing The Public Education Promise to Life: An Action Guide
October 09, 2025

An Action Guide for School Districts Nationwide
The Public Education Promise is AASA's bold commitment to create schools that ignite hope, build resilience, and equip every child with the real skills and confidence to navigate life as adults.
But a promise is only as strong as the action behind it. That is why AASA’s District Services—rooted in the Portrait of a Graduate—exist. These services give districts and communities the tools, strategies, and support to live the Promise, not just talk about it.
This guide shows how the Promise can be activated through AASA District Services, mapping each offering to the five principles, so you can move from vision to impact in your community.
Learn More About The Public Education Promise
United for Our Children’s Futures
At the end of the day, young people should be excited about going to school, teachers should feel empowered by their incredibly important service role, and parents should feel good about the education their children receive in America’s public schools.
This is what is possible when we commit to fulfilling The Public Education Promise for every child in America.
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