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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.

Get Your Union Membership Card in Three Easy Steps

AFSA members can activate their union benefits and receive their official membership card by completing the Combined Benefits Form online. This quick process ensures your benefits are assigned and your beneficiary information is on file.

Retirement Security Votes Spotlight Support—and Opposition—in Congress

The Alliance for Retired Americans has released its 2025 Congressional Voting Record, scoring each member of Congress on key retirement security issues affecting older Americans.

“Most members of Congress pay lip service to protecting seniors,” said Robert Roach Jr., president of the Alliance. “Our annual voting record shows which House and Senate members back up their words with actions and vote in older Americans’ best interests.”

Marianne Dixon: From Buffalo Classrooms to Systemwide Leadership

“Often women are not given the same recognition, so I try to help them navigate the system."

New Documentary -- Baristas vs. Billionaires

On the way to work tomorrow morning, you might stop for coffee. It’s a simple routine: place your order, exchange a quick greeting, and head off to start the day.

But behind that counter, the people serving your coffee may also be part of one of the most important labor movements of the current generation.

A Fighting Spirit: Dianne Huslin’s Impact on Schools and Students

Dianne Huslin’s journey to becoming founding principal of the award-winning, Gates Foundation-funded High School of Science and Technology in San Diego was a long one — and it didn’t end there.

NAESP Elects AFSA Member as Vice President and President-Elect

Cosentino will begin his term as vice president on August 1, 2026. He is slated to serve as NAESP president-elect in 2027–2028 and president in 2028–2029.