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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.”

AFSA Statement on the House’s “Less Bureaucracy, Better Education” Legislative Package

AFSA supports a strong, cabinet-level Secretary of Education, a fully staffed U.S. Department of Education, and robust federal programs that serve disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and the educators and school leaders who support them.

AFSA Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Public Education

This week, AFSA celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of advocating for school leaders and strengthening public education.

Almost 1 in 3 Older Adults Develops New Conditions After COVID-19

Conditions involved a range of major organs and systems.

Financial Wellness Series On Demand

Do you have financial questions about retirement, insurance/annuities, long-term care, tax, trust and estate planning?

Majority Black, Latinx school districts in N.J. are the most underfunded, report says

Newark schools will get influx of COVID tests in White House bid to expand testing

Education Secretary Cardona Outlines Priorities and Vision

On Jan. 27, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona delivered a speech outlining his priorities and vision for American education. Throughout his remarks, Cardona spoke about using the current moment as an opportunity to improve the American education system and address inequities from pre-K to adult education. He argued for the need to “level up” the entire education system, and called upon everyone to work toward making education the “great equalizer” so that opportunity and achievement gaps can be closed.

The One-Year Anniversary of Joe Biden's Inauguration

Standing Tall for Students, Families and Educators.