INDEPENDENT NATIONAL NONPROFIT
Holding states to their sacred duty to public schools.
Advocates for School Trust Lands is the only national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring states fulfill their fiduciary duties as trustees — safeguarding millions of acres and over $100 billion in school trust assets.
UPCOMING EVENT
ASTL National Conference 2026
OUR APPROACH
The work of a principled advocate.
Advocate
We proactively defend the optimization of school trust lands through principled, nonpartisan advocacy. When trustees fall short, we hold them accountable through direct engagement and legal review.
Nonpartisan AdvocacyEducate
We provide expert knowledge to policymakers, parents, and the public — empowering stakeholders with the data and analysis needed to understand how school trust lands impact school funding.
Expert KnowledgeCollaborate
We unite diverse partners — from government officials to educators — to build broad coalitions that protect and grow school trust lands and their permanent funds across state lines.
National CoalitionPROVEN RESULTS
The impact an Advocate can make.
Real accountability produces real results. Here is what principled advocacy has achieved for public school children.
FUNDING for PUBLIC SCHOOLS
What are school trust lands, and How do they Work?
$100B
In Trust Assets
When states entered the union, the federal government granted them land — held in trust — specifically to generate revenue for public education. These are not just lands. They are a constitutional birthright for every public school child.
Does your state have school trust lands? Find out how yours are performing.
Are the lands and permanent funds managed to their full potential?
Who is holding your state accountable? That is what ASTL is here to do.
OUR FOUNDATION
The principles that guide our work.
These eight values were forged from the profound duties of a trustee. They are the compass for every action, decision, and partnership ASTL undertakes.
MEMBERSHIP
Join the only national voice for school trust beneficiaries.
Your membership fuels nonpartisan advocacy, expert research, and the coalitions that hold states accountable. Choose the tier that fits your organization.
Annual Membership Rates