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

AFSA Joins Hands with Italian School Leaders

AFSA has embarked on an official collaboration with the largest network of school leaders in Italy, Senza Zaino.

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.

Systemically Racist Adverse Learning Conditions in In-Person Learning

In-Person Learning Plan Creates Adverse Learning Conditions
Plan Has a Disproportionate Negative Impact on Black and Hispanic Students

There are systemic racist inequities that affect which students can engage in remote learning in our public schools. By now most of us know that. However, what you may not know is that these racial inequities were made worse by Lori Lightfoot’s in-person learning plan.

 “In-Person” in Name Only

Women’s History Month: Lauran Waters-Cherry

“I am struck by the privilege I’ve had being a safe person to talk to about this moment of conflict, anger and politicization for women in this pandemic.”

AFSA Statement on House Passage of American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan Act will jump-start the process of returning our nation’s schools to in-person learning.

A Special Message to All School Leaders

Cardona on the Job at U.S. DOE

Our 20,000 members and more than 80 affiliates can partner with you to achieve our shared goals.

Pass the PRO Act

Research shows that nearly 60 million workers would join a labor union if given the opportunity. So why haven’t they?