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Get informed, get involved, and make a difference. The whole child is at the center of ASCD's advocacy efforts to redefine student success so that each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. ASCD also promotes policies that enhance educators' learning and growth. Our activities and resources help prepare educators to be effective advocates.

ASCD Legislative Agenda  |  Policy Priorities  |  Capitol Connection

Every Student Succeeds Act Updates

Find out everything you need to know about the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

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How Can I Be An Advocate?

Educators advocate for their students every day. Join ASCD Educator Advocates, the association's premier opportunity for educators who want to build their advocacy skills, expand their influence, and have a voice in policy decisions. Educator Advocates receive

  • Capitol Connection, a weekly e-newsletter that keeps you informed about federal education policy, including implementation of ESSA.
  • Email alerts on issues where educator input can make a difference.
  • Access to information about legislation, contacting your representatives, and more.

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ASCD Implementing The Every Student Succeeds Act Webinar Series

ESSA ushers in a new era for educators, students, and schools. Many of the federal requirements in the areas of accountability, assessments, and school improvement have changed, with many of the decisions about these policies now to be made at the state or local level. As implementation of these changes gets underway, join ASCD in a series of in-depth webinars focusing on key provisions of the new law including testing, accountability, professional development, and school improvement.

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News You Can Use

ASCD Title II Resources

ESSA's Title II, Part A provides essential funds to support educator professional development, but these funds are at risk. Access ASCD's new Title II Resources page and take action to save Title II!

ESSA State Implementation Map

States are in the process of implementing education policy changes under ESSA. Learn what is happening in your area.  View the map

Contact the GR Team

David Griffith, Senior Director, @Griffith2020

Or, contact us at gr@ascd.org.

Government Relations in Action

  • ASCD submitted testimony to the House Education and Labor Committee on their Brown v. Board of Education hearing.
  • ASCD sent a letter to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives about Title II funding.
  • ASCD sent a letter to members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee about Title II funding.
  • Educator Advocates hosted a call about Medicaid in Schools (audio only).
  • ASCD has published a guide by renowned assessment expert W. James Popham, which offers educators, policymakers, and the public a step-by-step process for using multiple measures to redefine school quality and student success.
  • ASCD sent a letter (PDF) to the House Education and the Workforce Committee applauding the bipartisan effort toward reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
  • ASCD and the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy partnered on a policy brief (PDF) and webinar that examine how states and districts can help students cultivate social and emotional skills.

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Issue Areas

ASCD's 2019 Legislative Agenda Priorities

Students  |   Educators  |   Advocacy

Redefining Student Success

Learn more about ASCD's multimetric accountability resources and see the 50-state Whole Child Snapshots. Click on your state in the map below to find out to what extent students in your area are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

 
 
 

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