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The leading voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.
萝卜AV视频advocates for equitable access to the highest quality public education for all students.
The goal of 萝卜AV视频advocacy is to influence federal education policy and legislation through the collective efforts of 萝卜AV视频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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March 27, 2026
Education Technology Round Up萝卜AV视频is a proud member of the National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training. The coalition鈥檚 latest wrap up of all things education technology is inside.
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March 20, 2026
House Judiciary Committee Hearing on PlylerOn Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee鈥檚 Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government held a hearing entitled 鈥淚mmigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyler v. Doe.鈥� 萝卜AV视频joined 109 organizations in a statement for the record that emphasized the need to ensure all children have access to a high-quality public education and outlined how Plyler benefits immigrant children and the broader community.
Latest Advocacy & Policy Resources
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March 26, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 44: The ED Interagency AgreementsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations Finance & BudgetsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant speaks with Tiffany Kessler, partner at The Bruman Group about the Interagency Agreements at ED; what programs are moving, what are the challenges and benefits, and what superintendents need to plan for. -
January 29, 2026
PEP Talk Episode 43: The State of Student Privacy & AIType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy School Safety & Cybersecurity Technology & AIOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant catches up with Amelia Vance, founder and president of the Public Interest Privacy Center, to discuss recent developments on Capitol Hill related to student and child privacy bills and the role of AI in schools.
Upcoming Advocacy & Policy Events
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Apr07
Flexibility Unlocked: Demystifying Schoolwide Fund ConsolidationType:Webinar Topics: Advocacy & PolicyThis one-hour session will break down the statutory and regulatory framework for schoolwide fund consolidation, clarify what flexibility districts actually gain, and outline practical steps to determine whether consolidation is right for your district. -
Apr23
Building and Strengthening 501(c)(3)s to Leverage Federal Tax Credit Scholarship OpportunitiesType:Webinar Topics: Advocacy & PolicyWebinar designed to help school district leadership navigate and leverage opportunities created by the federal tax credit scholarship program enacted as part of OBBB. -
Jul07
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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