
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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May 19, 2025
ÂÜÀòÍøJoins 140+ Organizations in Letter Opposing Federal Preemption of State AI LawsA provision buried in the House Republican reconciliation package would ban states from taking any regulatory or legislative action on artificial intelligence (AI) for ten years. ÂÜÀòÍøopposes this federal overreach.
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May 16, 2025
KOSA is Back – With an Education Provision!Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal introduced an updated version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
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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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. -
May22Town Hall: Public Dollars for Public SchoolsType:
Webinar Topics: Advocacy & PolicyJoin us as we discuss the impact of vouchers on our 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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