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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.

'Unnecessary Deaths and Economic Disaster'

“The truth is that Donald Trump dismantled the infrastructure handed to him which was meant to plan for and overcome a pandemic, resulting in unnecessary deaths and economic disaster.”

Beware of Social Security Scams

Social Security scammers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments for help with purported identity theft, or to avoid arrest for bogus Social Security number problems.

Distance Learning Resources and Tools

This list is a starting point of distance learning resources and tools for school leaders. AFSA makes no recommendations or judgements on the products unless noted.

Please send us your ideas to share in the community.

JASON Learning is offering free material for the rest of this year.

Smithsonian Learning Lab Collections has a wide variety of content.

JASON Learning Offering Free Resources

JASON is offering any school district facing closures due to the effects of COVID-19 coronavirus free online access to its digital platform and STEM curricula.

JASON and AFSA Provide Basics on Distance Learning

More than 800 participants registered for an online learning opportunity from JASON Learning and the American Federation of School Administrators to better understand the basics of distance learning.

Coronavirus Resources for Administrators

Here is a list of resources for school leaders looking for information on coronavirus, COVID-19.