News and Advocacy

The Promise of a New School Year

A message from CPAA President Banks

Pam Farrell: Championing the Arts and Her Members

Pam says of AFSA, "As soon as we met the team, we knew we had found a home. They have been so instrumental as a resource and a feeling that we are not alone. As AFSA 151, we are part of a larger union family, and that means a lot when you are doing this work.”

NYC Council to Take Up AFSA’s Call for National School Safety Task Force

Resolution to be introduced Sept. 10 calls on Congress and the President to act as new research highlights threats facing school leaders responsible for keeping students and staff safe.

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.

Rooted in Resilience: Vincent Anthony’s Journey to School Leadership

“We must continually fight for financial and overall support, seek mentorship opportunities and build agency. Administrators must connect with each other because it is a lonely job, and it’s easy to feel isolated.”

San Francisco Teachers Are on Strike and Administrators Are Standing With Them

A teacher strike in San Francisco is underway, and in a historic show of unity, the United Administrators of San Francisco (UASF), AFSA Local 3,  is striking in solidarity with teachers.

The United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) officially walked off the job after contract negotiations with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) broke down. As educators took to the picket lines, school administrators made the extraordinary decision to stand with them.

Emily Hunter: Building Community One Student at a Time

Emily Hunter, principal of Arlington Elementary School in Baltimore, says she was raised "all over the place."