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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.

Digital Learning Webinar—Thursday, March 26

AFSA is partnering with JASON Learning to deliver a professional development program for school leaders tasked to manage education for students via technology during the coronavirus crisis.

‘It’s Time to Shut Down All U.S. Schools’

The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO, calls on all schools across the nation to close immediately.

Trump Betrays Promises to Workers

Donald Trump promised that, if he was elected, “American worker[s] will finally have a president who will protect them and fight for them.” Has he kept this promise?

Black Girls are Twice as Likely to Be Suspended: Help Find Solutions

Black girls are twice as likely to be suspended in every state, and it’s not because of more frequent or serious misbehavior, a bold headline in U.S. News and World Reports states.

For years, this statistic has stood out to educators, raising great concern nationwide. 

Trump Killing DOE Budget and Programs

The Trump administration budget for FY21 has nearly an 8% cut to education funding.

Local 2 Organizing to Give Board Input on School Ratings

Chicago school principals and assistant principals turned out in force to speak their minds on the school rating system.