
Advocacy
The leading voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.
ÂÜÀòÍøadvocates for equitable access to the highest quality public education for all students.
The goal of ÂÜÀòÍøadvocacy is to influence federal education policy and legislation through the collective efforts of ÂÜÀòÍømembers 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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September 16, 2025
ÂÜÀòÍøJoins EdLiNC to Submit Comments to Congressional USF Working GroupÂÜÀòÍøwas proud to file in coordination with EdLiNC, the Education and Libraries Network Consortium, the premier advocacy coalition representing all beneficiaries of the E-Rate program.
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September 16, 2025
(UPDATED) Administration Moves to Disqualify Immigrant Students from Head Start and Certain CTE ProgramsUPDATE: Two court challenges result have led to injunctions of this new rule, including a nationwide injunction for the Head Start interpretation.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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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. -
July 16, 2025
School Law Under the Microscope: Outcomes of the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Affecting K-12 EducationType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & Policy Legal MattersInsightful webinar exploring the latest and most significant U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting K-12 public education.
Upcoming Advocacy & Policy Events
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Jan14Federal 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. -
Jul08Legislative 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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