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School leaders now face the impossible task of opening schools without knowing whether the federal funds they relied on will arrive—or when.
Take time and review the agenda for the upcoming AFSA Convention.
AFSA has officially released its proposed constitutional amendments and resolutions in preparation for its upcoming national convention.

 As schools across the country continue to grapple with educator shortages and mounting leadership challenges, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced a resolution this week recognizing the critical role of assistant principals. The resolution seeks to designate the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as “National Assistant Principals Week.”

Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week: Honoring the Heart of Our Schools

Assistant Principal Aidan Vigil was born and mostly raised in Fairfax, Virginia—except for a few formative years in Honduras, where his father was stationed with the CIA. In high school, Aidan played varsity football and soccer, and was deeply inspired by his coaches. “They showed me the impact educators can have in teaching life skills. They taught me that things won’t always go your way, and that’s part of life.”

We as educators must sound the alarm: Our students are at risk, and immediate action is necessary.

Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week: Honoring the Heart of Our Schools

A.J. Romero has never taken the easy path. As the assistant principal at Garden Place Academy, a school facing numerous challenges in downtown Denver, she plays a pivotal role in student behavior management, implementing positive behavioral strategies and creating individualized interventions. She also supports an intensive program for students with autism, coaching and mentoring teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure the program's success.

The new executive order issued by President Donald Trump represents a direct attack on workers' rights across the federal government.