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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., has been sworn in as the latest U.S. Secretary of Labor. The Senate voted her into the job by a bipartisan 67-32 margin on March 10.

“Somewhere between 4th and 6th grade, I decided to be a teacher. I had good teachers as examples, and I knew they cared about me as a person first.”
Our association remains steadfast in our belief that public education and our nation’s educator workforce must be strengthened with the support of adequate funding.

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we honor the groundbreaking achievements of women like Phebe Sudlow, whose contributions to public education continue to resonate today. Through her pioneering work as the first female principal and superintendent in the United States, Sudlow’s legacy remains a powerful influence on education.

Dina couldn’t have imagined becoming an award-winning school principal. Instead, she dreamed of becoming a teacher of young children.

AFSA’s 17th Triennial Convention will officially kick off July 24. It's time for local unions to start organizing travel plans and making preparations for an event that will shape the future of AFSA.

With the theme “Words Into Action,” the convention promises to be a pivotal moment in advancing our union’s mission. While the full agenda still is being finalized, a tentative convention structure is available to help guide your travel arrangements.