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AFSA Statement on the House’s “Less Bureaucracy, Better Education” Legislative Package

AFSA supports a strong, cabinet-level Secretary of Education, a fully staffed U.S. Department of Education, and robust federal programs that serve disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and the educators and school leaders who support them.

AFSA Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Public Education

This week, AFSA celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of advocating for school leaders and strengthening public education.

NEA Delegates Elect New National Officers at Representative Assembly

Princess R. Moss of Virginia was elected president, Noel Candelaria of Texas was elected vice president, and Robert Varela Rodriguez of California was elected secretary-treasurer.

‘It’s Time to Shut Down All U.S. Schools’

The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO, calls on all schools across the nation to close immediately.

Trump Betrays Promises to Workers

Donald Trump promised that, if he was elected, “American worker[s] will finally have a president who will protect them and fight for them.” Has he kept this promise?

Black Girls are Twice as Likely to Be Suspended: Help Find Solutions

Black girls are twice as likely to be suspended in every state, and it’s not because of more frequent or serious misbehavior, a bold headline in U.S. News and World Reports states.

For years, this statistic has stood out to educators, raising great concern nationwide. 

Trump Killing DOE Budget and Programs

The Trump administration budget for FY21 has nearly an 8% cut to education funding.

Local 2 Organizing to Give Board Input on School Ratings

Chicago school principals and assistant principals turned out in force to speak their minds on the school rating system.

AFSA Pushing Hard for Rebuild America’s Schools Act

Urging Congress to incorporate the Rebuild America’s Schools Act (H.R. 865) into a larger infrastructure package for our children's sake.