State Advocacy

This month’s June 2025 report explores how various state definitions enable Educational Service Agencies (ESAs) to qualify as Local Education Agencies (LEAs) under federal law.

This month’s report for May 2025 will examine emerging state policies on teaching the “Success Sequence.”

The April 2025 report will explore emerging state policies on student data privacy and artificial intelligence, offering a comprehensive scan of recently enacted and pending legislation of significance.

This month’s report for will examine state policies on educators and school staff.

This month’s report for February 2025 will examine emerging state policies on Open Enrollment.

This month’s report for January 2025 will examine Governors’ State of the State Addresses across the United States.

This month’s report for December 2024 examines Parents’ Bill of Rights legislation and related measures introduced in several states.

This month’s report for November 2024 will take a close look at November General Election results at the state-level and examine the implications for K-12 education.

The October 2024 State Examiner reviews state legislation and trends impacting ESAs and their schools, focusing on early learning, childcare, and key policy issues. The monthly tip guides AESA members in building partnerships to strengthen K-12 advocacy and clarify the ESA’s role.

This month’s report for September 2024 examines school vouchers and related private school choice legislation. It also stresses the importance of personal stories and narratives to help make advocacy efforts more relatable, memorable, and ultimately, more effective.