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Make Students Feel Valued

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central Office Transformation for Equitable Teaching & Learning

Central offices were set up over a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

AFSA Joins Hands with Italian School Leaders

AFSA has embarked on an official collaboration with the largest network of school leaders in Italy, Senza Zaino.

Get Vaccinated

Get vaccinated for yourself, your friends and your family. Add your name saying you got vaccinated, and the AFL-CIO will send you a sticker. Union-made, obviously!

Voting Rights Front and Center

The burgeoning slew of GOP threats to voting rights, state by state—almost 400 pieces of legislation and counting—are a threat to the entire labor agenda.

Juneteenth—A New Beginning

This year, Juneteenth takes on a special significance, the historic signing by President Biden making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

A Statement on Reopening Schools

Yes, let’s reopen our schools. But let’s also rethink how our schools operate.

FCC Order Distributing $7 Billion for Student, Educator Home Internet Access

Internet access is coming to more students with the FCC approving an order that sets up a $7 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, authorized in the American Rescue Plan.

To Help Kids, Do Things Differently or Else

The COVID-19 pandemic has been blamed for exacerbating inequities in our schools and for students falling through the cracks.