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:

• AASA Responds to FCC Proposal: Read AASA's response to the FCC's proposed changes to the Educational Broadband Services program. (PDF)
• AASA Working for You: AASA filed comments to the FCC's proposed changes to E-Rate. (PDF)
• Policy in Action:  AASA released the 2008 Back-to-School Tool Kit, including a draft resolution for the reauthorization of ESEA. Adopt the resolution in your district!
• Updated! AASA Releases 2008 Legislative Agenda: Read All Children Will Learn, the bold post-NCLB proposal for ESEA reauthorization! (PDF). You may also access the talking points for ESEA reauthorization and other key pieces of legislation (PDFs).
• AASA Signs Letter Opposing School Vouchers: AASA  joined more than 30 other organizations in signing a National Coalition for Public Education letter opposing school vouchers and the reauthorization of the D.C. private school voucher program. Read the letter. (PDF)
• AASA Submits Letter of Concern Over ADA Restoration Act of 2007: Read AASA's letter on HR 3195, the ADA Restoration Act of 2007.
• AASA Comments on FTA Proposal: Read the joint statement that AASA submitted in response to proposed changes that would impact transit support of school transportation. (PDF)
• AASA Submits Comments on Proposed NCLB Regulations: Read AASA's response to the Education Secretary's attempt to re-write NCLB. (PDF)