News and Advocacy

Cleaning House: The End of CPS's Contract with Aramark

As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde

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.

Data-Driven AP Lifts Up Students, Teachers

Lizzy Crispin headed the committee that led Leonardo da Vinci High School to become the first and only Blue Ribbon high school in Buffalo, New York.

Roughly 1 in 10 Public School Principals Left Profession in 2021–22 School Year

More experienced principals leave the profession at higher rates.

Cybersecurity Resource Focused on Small, Rural and Underresourced Districts

This document serves as a valuable resource for those involved in enhancing the cybersecurity posture of school districts.

National Principals Month 2023—A Message from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

Congress Could and Should Learn a Lot from Principals About Title II-A

We ask principals to do a lot already, but we also need them to be at the center of advocating for funding key national education programs.

Tools to Talk with Students About the Israel-Gaza War

The Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring and what else will happen in the future.

Carolynn Walsleben: Excellence and Harmony

Kids have an ability to see through a lot, including through you. They know when you’re on their side. We are more than ever a partner with our families in educating a child.