News and Advocacy

Kia Banks Addresses Chicago Board of Education

Good morning, I don’t have to tell you school leaders in Chicago Public Schools are busy people.

CPAA Thanks Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova on Her Next Chapter

The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), the union representing Chicago’s principals and assistant principals, extend

DOE’s Withholding of $6.9 Billion in FY2025 K-12 Funding Threatens Student Success and Paralyzes School Systems Nationwide

School leaders now face the impossible task of opening schools without knowing whether the federal funds they relied on will arrive—or when.

AFSA Members Heading Blue Ribbon Schools

Dozens of schools across the nation, led by AFSA members, have been awarded Blue Ribbon designation by the U.S. Department of Education.

School Leaders Look Toward 2024

In the coming year, let us be architects of positive change, advocates for student success.

Reinstate a Federal Assault Weapons Ban

We have witnessed in horror as military-style weapons have been deployed against children and educators learning and teaching at school.

Districts Need to Set Clear Policies and Direction on Hate Speech and Discrimination

School boards must have clear policies on how to define and address hate speech.

U.S. Department of Education Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination, Including Harassment

The Biden-Harris administration is committed to upholding the civil rights of students of all backgrounds.

AFSA Joins 54 Advocacy Groups Opposing 29% Cuts at Education Department

Congress heard from 54 national advocacy organizations, including the American Federation of School Administrations, fighting to keep education spending a priority in the federal budget. Read the letter below.