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Biden’s “State of the Union” Speaks to AFSA Priorities

With schools facing increased costs from inflation and a growing educator shortage, it is imperative these federal resources are not taken away in future negotiations on spending caps. Indeed, we urge the president not only to defend these investments in Pre-K–12 programs, but to increase funding to, in his own words, “finish the job.”

Teaching Uncomfortable Topics

Black History Month opens the door for us as a nation to take on difficult issues. Truthful and honest history can open the door to understanding and caring.

Yakima Johnson: Principal, Union Leader, Author

“Looking back at my own childhood, I saw how important it was for me to mentor young girls in particular. I didn’t have any of that myself. I believe that God has destined me for this role, and that belief drives me every single day.”

White House to AFSA: We Want to Work with You

The meeting was an outgrowth of a letter to President Biden from Pugliese after the release of National Assessment of Educational Progress data in October 2022.

Newark school district gives itself high grades on state-required self-evaluation

The district submitted its performance review on Nov. 15 as part of the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum, or NJQSAC, the monitoring and district self-evaluation system used to assess school districts in five areas: instruction and program, fiscal, governance, operations, and personnel.

Mental Health Crisis, Challenges to School Leaders

Schools across the nation are filled with students and educators facing critical mental health issues and staff shortages, and principals are lacking the necessary resources needed to handle this growing crisis .

AFSA Urges Biden to Convene National Panel of Educators

It is up to us as school leaders to help drive the discussion on what the future of public education should look like to provide our students with a world-class education.

New Jersey students did better than country’s average on NAEP math, reading tests despite dismal drops

Students fell behind on “nation’s report card” but continued to score higher than the national average despite dismal results laid bare after the pandemic.

Newark schools’ crossing guard shortage prompts search for solutions

As the school day ends, students at McKinley Elementary School in Newark’s North Ward rush for the exit.