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Patricia Gil, Lessons in Leadership from a Soldier, Teacher, and Lifelong Learner

Former Assistant Principal Patricia Gil has been inspired all her life by Mark Twain’s saying, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” She has lived by those words from the moment she joined the U.S. Army Reserve as a college freshman to her current role as an assistant field director and member of the Veterans Council at the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA), AFSA Local 1, New York City.

Cannizzaro Calls on School Leaders to ‘Bring the Movement National’ at CSA Leadership Conference

“If it’s just New York City, they can pick you off pretty easily, but when we stand together, when we support unions across the country, we’re unstoppable.”

Hungry Students Can't Learn: Fund SNAP

Major Education organizations have urged federal leaders to immediately release reserve funds and use any other available flexibilities without reducing support for other nutrition programs.

Joy Is an Act of Resistance

But I worry that a little girl like me today—the daughter of immigrants—may not get the same chance I had. And we should all be worried about that.

School Leader Panel Explores Promise, Ethics and Equity of AI in Schools

AI may help us in powerful ways, but nothing can replace the role of principals and teachers in connecting with students.

Ebert Calls for Student Voice, and Responsible AI in Education

“Party does not matter when we’re talking about education. We grow Democrats, we grow Republicans, we grow Independents — but most importantly, we’re growing critical thinkers with empathy and voice.

AI Emerges as a Powerful Tool for School Leaders

AI is rapidly transforming how school leaders manage daily operations, communicate with families and design student learning experiences.

Lead With Positivity, Purpose and Resilience

Educators are the backbone of every community, but their ability to inspire students and transform schools depends on one essential ingredient: positive leadership. That was the message best-selling author and global leadership consultant Jon Gordon delivered during the opening keynote of the convention.

AFL-CIO President Rallies Delegates with Message of Solidarity and Urgency

"Seventy percent of Americans approve of unions, and almost 90% of young people under the age of 30 support unions because of the work you are doing."