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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.

Will 'The Great Resignation' Come to Education?

We must encourage top elected officials to protect our district leaders, school leaders and teachers from political attacks.

Women's History Month: Pam Kirk

Education was Pam Kirk’s destiny. “I was one of those kids who always played school,” she said. “I would line up my dolls and stuffed toys, and my sisters Laura and Lisa, and I would teach.”

President Biden Moving in Right Direction on Student Mental Health

The White House and Congress need to do more for educators' social emotional needs.

Items of Interest in the State of the Union for Education Leaders

In his first State of the Union address, President Joe Biden is planning to discuss a variety of issues that impact the lives of educators.

Retired School Leaders Needed: Join the AFSA Mentor Squad

Help support public education and build our union join the AFSA Mentor Squad.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination to Supreme Court is Historic

Judge Jackson will bring a broader perspectives and new experiences to court rulings.