Federal news and advocacy resources

OSBA legislative staff will provide regular updates about issues impacting public education at the federal level in Washington D.C. Updates include information provided by the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and selected publications of interest that provide insights and context on federal education policy. This will help local board members become more empowered to weigh in on federal issues that will impact districts and schools here in Oregon.

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Recent news

It is more important than ever for you to be informed about the debates and discussions around K-12 education policy at the national level. In order to help our members stay up to date, OSBA legislative staff will provide regular updates about these important issues here.

January 18, 2019 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
January 7, 2019 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
December 7, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
November 2, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
October 26, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
September 24, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
September 7, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
August 10, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
August 03, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
July 27, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
July 20, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update
May 25, 2018 - NSBA Weekly Update
NSBA Federal Advocacy & Public Policy Update

Advocacy resources

ESSA Flexibilities Guide
U.S. Department of Education releases ESSA Flexibilities Guide.
NSBA Congressional Recess and Grassroots Engagement Guide
A guide to engagement at the community and grassroots level
United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Promoting real opportunity, success, and prosperity through Education Reform Act
United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Ensuring our country’s workforce is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st Century through a lifetime of learning for our citizens
United States Senate
Link to the United States Senate web page
United States House of Representatives
Link to the United States House of Representatives web page
The White House
Link to The White House web page
NSBA's Advocacy & Legislation Resources
Advocacy & legislation resources provided by NSBA
NSBA's Federal Relations Network (FRN)
The Federal Relations Network (FRN) is NSBA's core grassroots network
NSBA Federal Regulations and Resources
Federal agency guidance for public schools
Library of Congress
Links to documents, photos, video and audio clips
Thomas: Federal Legislative Information
Current legislative activities hosted by the Library of Congress

SEVEN Tips for Local School Board Members - District Congressional Meetings
When Members of Congress are in district/state, we encourage local school board members to meet with them personally