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The goal of 萝莉网advocacy is to influence federal education policy and legislation through the collective efforts of 萝莉网members across the country.
AASA鈥檚 advocacy is driven by a commitment to ensure that the voice of the nation鈥檚 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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April 24, 2025
IDEA Full Funding Coalition Sends FY26 Letter to the HillAhead of the FY26 appropriations cycle, the IDEA Full Funding Coalition sent this letter to the appropriations committees with our funding ask and priority.
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April 24, 2025
3 New Executive Orders with K-12 ImplicationsYesterday, President Trump signed a series of executive orders impacting education. This blog post highlights three that have K12 funding and policy implications.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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April 25, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 38: The K-12 Cases in the Supreme CourtType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & PolicyKat Sturdevant interviews Sonja Trainor, executive director of the National School Attorneys Association, to break down the key education cases on the docket and what they could mean for educators, students, and school leaders across the country. -
March 27, 2025
PEP Talk Episode 37: How Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Students & Schools ReportType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy Finance & Budgets Health & WellnessOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant is joined by Jessie Mandle, National Program Director of the Healthy Schools Campaign, to deep dive the Campaign's new report about how Medicaid cuts will significantly affect schools and students.
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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