News and Advocacy

YOUR MOU Questions … Answered

As your CPAA union family, the most concrete way we show appreciation isn’t with balloons … it’s with protections, respect, and voice.

NAESP Elects AFSA Member as Vice President and President-Elect

Cosentino will begin his term as vice president on August 1, 2026. He is slated to serve as NAESP president-elect in 2027–2028 and president in 2028–2029.

Dalphne Bell Champions Culture, Community and Student Voice

When she talks about her job as director of culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives for the Buffalo Public Schools, Dalphne Bell reflects on “being a Black woman who didn’t grow up experiencing celebratory Black culture or any other cultural celebrations.” She adds, “It was Thanksgiving, and I only learned that the Pilgrims and everyone were having a nice meal.”

Leading During Crisis: How to Support Students, Staff, and Ourselves

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Nearly Half a Million Workers Unionized in 2025

AFSA reported major organizing victories in 2025, including large membership increases in Fairfax County, Virginia, and San Diego County, California.

U.S. Department of Education Withdraws Anti-DEI Directive Following Court Ruling

The U.S. Department of Education has formally withdrawn a controversial directive targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools and colleges, following a federal court ruling that found the policy unlawful.

Kentucky Senate Advances Principal Leadership Training Bill

Kentucky lawmakers are moving forward with a major education initiative designed to expand leadership training for school principals statewide.

Leadership Beyond Titles

On Presidents Day, we pause to reflect on the leaders who have carried the weight of our nation’s highest office.

Game Night: Support Union-Made Fun

When families gather around the table for game night or log on for a weekend raid, most of us don’t think about who made the games we love. But behind the dice rolls, plastic pieces, and digital worlds are union workers who fought for fair pay, safe workplaces, and a voice on the job.

If you’re looking to align your spending with your values, here’s some good news: many of America’s most iconic games are union-made.