AFSA’s 17th Triennial Convention will officially kick off July 24. It's time for local unions to start organizing travel plans and making preparations for an event that will shape the future of AFSA.
With the theme “Words Into Action,” the convention promises to be a pivotal moment in advancing our union’s mission. While the full agenda still is being finalized, a tentative convention structure is available to help guide your travel arrangements.
AFSA has officially launched the School Leader Contract Library, a groundbreaking resource designed to support local union leaders in contract negotiations. Exclusively available to presidents of AFSA affiliate unions across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, this library provides access to proven contract language, valuable insights and best practices from communities nationwide, strengthening bargaining efforts.
Chief of Staff Kia Banks addressed the Board with an open letter containing an emotional plea:
"CPAA is here—not as an adversary, but as a partner. We know that real progress won’t come from division, but from honest dialogue, shared purpose, and the courage to do what’s right. Our students are watching us. Learning from us. And the lessons we leave behind will shape the future of this city."
This victory belongs to EVERY SINGLE ONE of YOU. The bipartisan support for this bill was a major achievement, and while the weight of this fight rested on President Troy LaRaviere’s capable shoulders, it was truly a testament to our collective strength as CPAA members. As Troy said on Tuesday, “This was a hard-won fight,” and we never gave up, knowing how much this means—not just for principals and assistant principals, but for the very structure of our schools and, most importantly, the young people we serve.
