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Clarence Allen: From Newark Student to Newark School Leader

“As a principal, you’re everything to everyone,” Clarence says. “Our children are our most precious jewels. We have to treasure them. Students need leaders who are passionate about their growth and who hold themselves and other educators accountable.”

Pam Farrell: Championing the Arts and Her Members

Pam says of AFSA, "As soon as we met the team, we knew we had found a home. They have been so instrumental as a resource and a feeling that we are not alone. As AFSA 151, we are part of a larger union family, and that means a lot when you are doing this work.”

NYC Council to Take Up AFSA’s Call for National School Safety Task Force

Resolution to be introduced Sept. 10 calls on Congress and the President to act as new research highlights threats facing school leaders responsible for keeping students and staff safe.

Apply Now for the Union Plus Scholarship

For AFSA members and their families, the 2027 scholarship application is another opportunity to help offset the cost of education.

Fran DiFiore: A School Leader at the Bargaining Table

“Providing mentors to school leaders is the most important thing," Fran says. "This is a passion of mine. Never undersell mentoring. I had so many mentors, it’s the reason I was able to have success and longevity.”

How America Lost Its Back-to-School Season

Once upon a time, Labor Day meant back to school. Now, the first day of school can arrive weeks before the holiday, and summer means something different to nearly everyone.

For generations of Americans, the first Monday in September marked a familiar turning point. Summer was ending. Children were returning to classrooms. Parents were buying notebooks and new shoes. The school bus was coming. That shared rhythm is disappearing.

AFSA Summer Institute Brings Leaders Together to Strengthen Locals Unions

The multiday conference focused on giving school leaders practical tools to succeed at the bargaining table and beyond.

Carey Cunningham: From Role Model to Union Leader

"A hundred percent dedicated to the union," Carey says, "the union in St. Louis is so important because we don't have collective bargaining, so we have to do absolutely everything for our people."

President Trump Sends Back-to-School Message: Dream Big, Work Hard

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed students as they begin a new academic year and encouraged them to focus on learning, personal growth, and making a positive impact.