“If it’s just New York City, they can pick you off pretty easily, but when we stand together, when we support unions across the country, we’re unstoppable.”
Major Education organizations have urged federal leaders to immediately release reserve funds and use any other available flexibilities without reducing support for other nutrition programs.
AFSA has joined other labor unions in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue without interruption.
“Party does not matter when we’re talking about education. We grow Democrats, we grow Republicans, we grow Independents — but most importantly, we’re growing critical thinkers with empathy and voice.
Educators are the backbone of every community, but their ability to inspire students and transform schools depends on one essential ingredient: positive leadership. That was the message best-selling author and global leadership consultant Jon Gordon delivered during the opening keynote of the convention.
