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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.

California’s Safe Schools for All Plan

California Gov. Gavin Newsom provides a framework to continue and expand safe in-person instruction in early spring, including a $2 billion early action proposal to support school safety measures.

The $900 Billion Stimulus Law—Labor's View

Millions of Americans are sick with this virus, have depleted life savings to stay afloat or are suffering economic hardship through no fault of our own. We need help.

Pandemic Keeping College-Bound Students Closer to Home

A growing number of college-bound high school seniors and their parents would now prefer a college or university closer to home, according to a new report released today by Brian Communications, a national strategic communications agency.

With COVID-19 Worsening, Schools Need Federal Aid Now More Than Ever

It is time Congress and the president support education with the resources needed during this COVID-19 crisis.

AFSA Statement — Election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

First step in building back trust, honesty and respectability in our nation.

Principals and the Pandemic: How School Leaders are Navigating COVID-19

How are school leaders navigating COVID-19?