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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January 17, 2025
FCC Releases Universal Service Monitoring ReportEarlier this week the FCC released the latest Universal Service Fund monitoring report, using information available as of September 2024.
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January 17, 2025
Guest Blog Post: New COPPA Update: A Setback for Schools and Student Privacy?This blog post comes from Amelia Vance, President, Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC supports AASA’s Student and Child Privacy Center)
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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January 16, 2025
Immigration Policy and Enforcement in 2025: What Superintendents Should UnderstandType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyImmigration attorney, Mary Kate Fernandez from Adams & Reese, provides guidance to prepare your students and staff in the coming months. -
November 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 34: The E-Rate SagaType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant gets into the weeds on the current saga of the FCC's Universal Service Fund and E-Rate with Jon Bernstein, an education technology and telecommunications lobbyist and president of Bernstein Strategy Group.
Upcoming Advocacy & Policy Events
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Jul09
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. -
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.
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