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.

Texas Shows Reality of Deregulation

The Texas electricity grid collapsed. Texas couldn’t import power. Deregulation, you see, in the name of profits.

More Mexican-Made Oreos Replacing Made in the USA

We will all miss the smell of freshly baked Oreos and other cookies.

AFSA Endorses Miguel Cardona to Head the Department of Education

AFSA and CFSA endorse Commissioner Cardona without hesitation.

RIP John Sweeney, AFL-CIO President Emeritus

John Sweeney, former president of the AFL-CIO, died Feb. 1. Sweeny dedicated his life to working people. He was an organizer, working the streets looking to help people have a voice in their workplaces.

What Does Black History Month Mean to You?

Submit a paragraph that speaks to what Black History Month means to you.

Watch Hearings for Secretaries of Education and Labor

Watch the hearing remotely: www.help.senate.gov