News and Advocacy

APs ARE Foundational

If you need help balancing the books, ask the leaders who manage their own abysmal budgets every year; we continuously find solutions that aren’t this detrimental to our children.

AFSA Statement on the House’s “Less Bureaucracy, Better Education” Legislative Package

AFSA supports a strong, cabinet-level Secretary of Education, a fully staffed U.S. Department of Education, and robust federal programs that serve disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and the educators and school leaders who support them.

AFSA Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Public Education

This week, AFSA celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of advocating for school leaders and strengthening public education.

Nearly Half a Million Workers Unionized in 2025

AFSA reported major organizing victories in 2025, including large membership increases in Fairfax County, Virginia, and San Diego County, California.

U.S. Department of Education Withdraws Anti-DEI Directive Following Court Ruling

The U.S. Department of Education has formally withdrawn a controversial directive targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools and colleges, following a federal court ruling that found the policy unlawful.

Kentucky Senate Advances Principal Leadership Training Bill

Kentucky lawmakers are moving forward with a major education initiative designed to expand leadership training for school principals statewide.

Leadership Beyond Titles

On Presidents Day, we pause to reflect on the leaders who have carried the weight of our nation’s highest office.

Game Night: Support Union-Made Fun

When families gather around the table for game night or log on for a weekend raid, most of us don’t think about who made the games we love. But behind the dice rolls, plastic pieces, and digital worlds are union workers who fought for fair pay, safe workplaces, and a voice on the job.

If you’re looking to align your spending with your values, here’s some good news: many of America’s most iconic games are union-made.

Rooted in Resilience: Vincent Anthony’s Journey to School Leadership

“We must continually fight for financial and overall support, seek mentorship opportunities and build agency. Administrators must connect with each other because it is a lonely job, and it’s easy to feel isolated.”