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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.”
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.
“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.”
AFSA member Richard Ojeda, a Navy veteran and school leader.
AFSA Member Herb Gardner, an Army veteran and a lifelong educator.
The bottom line is: We need people to get out and vote; there are no do-overs here.

The AFSA family is expanding!

"We believe it goes without saying that school leaders across the nation continue to see the need to come together and have a real voice at the table. And that interest is obviously growing," said AFSA President Dr. Leonard P. Pugliese. "It fills me with great joy to see our strength as a union continue to expand."

Since the July 2022 convention, the General Executive Board has granted charters to four groups:

The results show the profound toll on student learning during the pandemic, as the size and scope of the declines are the largest ever in mathematics.

Millions of dollars in federal grant money for student mental health is being made available by the U.S. Department of Education to state education agencies and local school districts. 

Now is the time for you to act to make sure your district doesn't lose out on this opportunity.