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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August 07, 2026
HHS Releases Proposed Rule to Rewrite Head Start StandardsThe Department of Health and Human Services has released a proposed rule to amend the Head Start Program Performance Standards. The rule represents the most significant changes proposed in the program’s 61-year history.
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August 05, 2026
Senate Commerce Committee Advances Kids’ Online Safety LegislationThe Senate Commerce Committee today held a hearing and markup on a series of bills related to student data and privacy. We sent a letter, in coordination with the Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC), to the committee ahead of the hearing.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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July 30, 2026
America's Youth AI Festival: A Student-Led AI PolicyType:Policy/Regulations Topics: Advocacy & Policy Technology & AIAmerica's Youth AI Festival: students from across the country gathered in Boston to shape the nation's first student-led AI policy for schools. -
July 23, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 47: An E-Rate EmergencyType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & Budgets Technology & AIOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant sits down with Noelle Ellerson Ng, Chief Advocacy & Governance Officer about serious concerns for the future of the E-Rate program, and what that means for districts.
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