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Data-Driven AP Lifts Up Students, Teachers

Lizzy Crispin headed the committee that led Leonardo Da Vinci High School to become the first and only Blue Ribbon high school in Buffalo, New York.

Increase in Job-Related Deaths

Overall, fatalities on the job rose 5.7%. The rise in fatal occupational injuries from 2021 to 2022 is “alarming and unacceptable” to the AFL-CIO.

A Career in Dance and Musical Theater

Her students voted her National Honor Society Teacher of the Year, in recognition of her work in the classroom.

SchoolSafety.gov Launches New Resources

Visit the new safe school, back-to-school education campaign highlighting federal school safety resources and evidence-based practices, launched by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Justice (DOJ).

Standing with Writers and Actors

Artists and educators shape our culture and, in this inestimable role, let us all stand together now and forever.

Touching Base with the White House

Our leadership team here at AFSA is working daily to make sure every member’s voice is heard at the highest levels of government.

NAEP: Reading and Math Scores Drop to Lowest Levels in Decades

As principals, vice principals, directors, supervisors and other school leaders, we know the best way to turn this trend around is a heavy-duty investment in our students and educators.

Artificial Intelligence and Education

As artificial intelligence (AI) takes center stage in discussions in every community and every industry, AFSA has been doing a great deal of research on how it will impact public education and your jobs.

As a starting point, we asked AI a few questions on the subject. Take a look at the answers we got back.

Biden Administration Addresses Guns and Mental Health

New resources and protections address mental health challenges and curbing gun violence in our communities.