News and Advocacy

Chicago School Board needs to listen to principals about what's best for students, schools

Principals are the backbone of Chicago’s public schools, the steady force ensuring that students and communities thrive despite the turmoil.

Fair Negotiation Legislation for Principals is Critical to Our Schools

Right now, there’s a crucial struggle about to unfold in the Illinois Legislature that will impact every staff member, student, and family in Chicago’s schools.

School Board Forums

Thank you to the principals and assistant principals who participated in the Elected School Board Forums last week. It was crucial for laying the groundwork for inclusion after the elections.

Report: 100 Top Firms Spend Billions on Buyback, Pennies on Workers

Billions for stock buybacks for corporate honchos and Wall Street financiers. Pennies for workers’ pay.

DOE Invests: Accelerate Learning, Improve Student Achievement

The new investment are all part of the U.S. Department of Education's "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" effort to transform education.

Suicide Prevention Month: Youth Suicide Rates Prompt Call to Action for School Leaders

Suicide

Schools must be vigilant about their vulnerable students.

Labor Day Message from AFL-CIO

Happy Labor Day! Today is a holiday to honor working people and the ways we’ve transformed dangerous jobs into family-sustaining careers, industry by industry.

Standing together with co-workers in a union makes a tangible difference in your life that you feel every day. Here's how:

Watch AFSA Town Hall with U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

With the start of a new school year and the celebration of Labor Day, the AFSA leadership team had the opportunity to discuss critical issues impacting our schools and the labor community with U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

AFSA Member Named 2023 National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year

We are shaping our future community and we need to teach and model for our students how to collaborate and be thoughtful, and that everyone has something to offer society.