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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.

Moira Coogan: The Values That Shaped a School Leader

All of Moira Coogan's life, a muse has watched over her, instilling in her the values that have made her the socially aware educator and union leader she is today.

Cannizzaro Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council

AFSA President Mark Cannizzaro was elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council during the opening session of the labor federation’s 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis.

Liz Shuler and Fred Redmond Reelected as President and Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO

Delegates to the AFL-CIO's 30th Constitutional Convention voted to reelect Liz Shuler as president and Fred Redmond as secretary-treasurer, extending the leadership team's tenure at the helm of the nation's largest labor federation.

The End of a School Year, The Enduring Work of Leadership

As another school year comes to an end, many of us find ourselves in a familiar place, looking back on the months behind us while already beginning to think about the year ahead. After years in education, first as a teacher, then assistant principal, and principal, I still find this season to be one of the most meaningful times of the year.

Voters Demand AI Guardrails and Trust Labor to Lead

New polling released by the AFL-CIO and Data for Progress shows an overwhelming, bipartisan demand for clear, enforceable guardrails to ensure that technology serves as a partner to progress rather than a risk to workers' rights.

New Book Highlights Critical Role of School Counselors in Today’s Schools

A new book by AFSA member, Dr. Wladimir Lewis-Thomas, offers timely insight into why school counseling remains one of the most essential pillars of student success.