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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October 15, 2025
GUEST POST: AI Changes Everything: New Data Minimization Resource for Urgent ReviewThis blog post comes from Amelia Vance and Morgan Sexton at the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC supports AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center) with a new resource.
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October 13, 2025
UPDATE: Administration Fires ED Staff Important for K-12 ProgramsOn October 10, ED laid off about 450 of its staff as part of a second Reduction in Force (RIF). Most notably for district leaders, the majority of staff in both the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Office of Special Education have been let go.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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September 18, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 40: The Impact of Impact AidType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant speaks with Quincy Natay, superintendent of Chinle Unifed School District #24 in Chinle, AZ about the critical need of Impact Aid funding, the nation’s oldest federal K-12 education program that turns 75 this year. -
September 02, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill Act & Its Impact on K-12 EducationType:Report Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & BudgetsA whitepaper outlines the key policy and funding impacts for public schools following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Upcoming Advocacy & Policy Events
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Jan14
Federal Education Law Certificate ProgramType:Cohort Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThe Federal Education Law Certificate program equips superintendents and district leaders with insights from experienced school attorneys on federal statutes, constitutional principles, and key legal issues impacting public schools. -
Jul08
Legislative Advocacy ConferenceType:Conference Topics: Advocacy & PolicyLearn about the latest federal education policy issues that will impact your district and advocate for public education across the country.
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