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

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.

Increase in Job-Related Deaths

Overall, fatalities on the job rose 5.7%. The rise in fatal occupational injuries from 2021 to 2022 is “alarming and unacceptable” to the AFL-CIO.

Formidable Women Changed Kia's Life

“I can’t believe I’m paid to do what I love.”

Engaging Students to Foster Joy

“School is not just about learning, but about community.”

Watch Now: Overcoming Chronic Absenteeism

Dive deep into the pressing concern of student absenteeism and unearth impactful strategies for school administrators to take on this issue.

AFSA Members Discuss AI at Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology recently reached out to AFSA to identify school leaders to join roundtables and share their insights on AI.

James Allrich, Never Give Up

You know how most people try to get out of lunch duty? I love lunch duty. It connects me with kids.

Petra Baker, Educating Medically Fragile Students

As for educators of color, I’ve always felt that children of color need to see teachers who look like them and know their experiences.