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Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of a Crisis: What Education Must Fix Before the Future Arrives

I am not anti-college. I am not anti-technology. I am not anti-innovation. I am pro-student. Period. I want them to be truly future ready.

Angelina Santana: Guided by Mentors, Driven by Purpose

Born in San Francisco, California, Angelina Santana recalls a much gentler time for immigrant families. Today, as assistant principal at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California, AFSA Local 150, Angie is devoted to helping her students find the opportunities and resources they need for success, regardless of their families’ status.

At a Time of Educator Shortages, Trump’s Ed Team Sends Wrong Message

For the federal government to claim that educators like school leaders are not professionals is both wrong and disrespectful.

Education Advocates Urge Swift Distribution of $2.19 Billion in Federal Title II Funds

In a letter addressed to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the coalition urged the department to distribute the $2.19 billion allocated for Title II.

Younger Superintendents on the Rise Amid Stagnant Real Wages, National Survey Finds

The median age of superintendents remains steady at 52, but more educators are reaching the role earlier in their careers.

U.S. Senate Resolution to Honor Assistant Principals

 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.”

Assistant Principal Aidan Vigil: A Journey of Service, Resilience and Relationships

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.”

Honoring Assistant Principals: Unsung Heroes of Education

National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025

Advocating for Education: Local Action in the Face of National Challenges

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