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Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of a Crisis: What Education Must Fix Before the Future Arrives

I am not anti-college. I am not anti-technology. I am not anti-innovation. I am pro-student. Period. I want them to be truly future ready.

Angelina Santana: Guided by Mentors, Driven by Purpose

Born in San Francisco, California, Angelina Santana recalls a much gentler time for immigrant families. Today, as assistant principal at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California, AFSA Local 150, Angie is devoted to helping her students find the opportunities and resources they need for success, regardless of their families’ status.

At a Time of Educator Shortages, Trump’s Ed Team Sends Wrong Message

For the federal government to claim that educators like school leaders are not professionals is both wrong and disrespectful.

School Leaders and Sleep

March is National Sleep Month, a time to emphasize the vital role sleep plays in our daily lives. While the connection between sleep and leadership is often overlooked, it's essential to recognize how sleep impacts the well-being and effectiveness of school leaders. Educators face a range of responsibilities—managing staff, monitoring student performance, addressing crises and making decisions that affect the entire school community.

Women’s History Month: Margarita Hernandez-Abeigon

“Seeing my parents struggle, I wanted to be independent and self-sufficient."

McMahon Announces Layoffs, First Step Toward Shutting Down Education Department

These cuts are a direct threat to the critical programs our students and schools depend on.

Senate OKs Trumps Labor Secretary Nominee

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., has been sworn in as the latest U.S. secretary of labor. The Senate voted her into the job by a bipartisan 67–32 margin on March 10.

Koni Grimsrud: A Student-Centered, Trauma-Informed Leader

“Somewhere between 4th and 6th grade, I decided to be a teacher. I had good teachers as examples, and I knew they cared about me as a person first.”

Montgomery County School Leaders Rally with Teachers and Community to Fully Fund School Budget

"Fund our schools" was the rallying cry of school leaders, educators and community members.