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Watch Now—School Leader Mental Health Webinar

This discussion will go over the impact of stress and vicarious/secondary trauma in school environments, with a focus on how you can take actionable steps to manage your risk.

Remembering AP Walter Genuario

During Assistant Principals Week, we celebrate the life and career of longtime AP Walter  V. Genuario of Mount Vernon Elementary School in Newark, New Jersey.

Assistant Principals: The Backbone of Our Schools

AFSA President Dr. Leonard P. Pugliese writes, "APs have more direct connections than anyone else in a school. The advisory relationship with principals, teachers, parents and students tends to be very close."

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.