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

2025 Convention Tentative Agenda

Take time and review the agenda for the upcoming AFSA Convention.

Safe Schools—Take Action

I have only been on the job as president of this great organization a few days and several issues are breaking already, including the U.S. Senate releasing its 2023 budget draft for education. We will provide more information on this draft once our team has done a detailed analysis.

Pugliese Elected AFSA President

Longtime Newark educator and AFSA Executive Vice President Leonard Pugliese, Ed.D., was elected president of the union July 23 by the 300-plus delegates attending the 16th Triennial Constitutional Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten Delivers Keynote Speech at AFSA Convention

"Our power never comes from our positions. It is our moral authority that guides us."

AFL-CIO’s Redmond Motivates AFSA Delegates to Action

Redmond emphasized the advantage of unions and working to grow the movement.

AFSA President Ernest Logan Kicks Off AFSA Convention

“I was born an advocate and an activist and I’ll die an advocate and activist.”

AFSA Kicks Off Its 16th Triennial Constitutional Convention

“I love the enthusiasm and passion for education from everyone here,” said Dr. Nia Woods Haydel. “They all want the best for their staff and students, and it’s rejuvenating how excited everyone is.”