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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 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.

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

As your CPAA union family, the most concrete way we show appreciation isn’t with balloons … it’s with protections, respect, and voice. This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is appreciation in action: due process, safety protocols, increased pay, and a voice in the rooms where decisions are made. It’s the floor, not the ceiling. We will keep pushing toward the comprehensive collective bargaining agreement (CBA) so school leaders have what they deserve.

How can schools become places of hospitality, community, and responsibility—spaces that nurture both knowledge and character?
“AI is on the brink of reshaping our world and economy,” the federation said in announcing the plan. “It’s too important to leave solely in the hands of Big Tech CEOs and billionaires.”
On this Veterans Day and every day, we thank you for your service to our country and to our students. Your example reminds us that leadership is not just about authority; it is about service, sacrifice, and the pursuit of something greater than ourselves.
“Honoring Our History—Fighting for Our Future,” reflects both the movement’s deep roots and its unwavering commitment to shaping a just and equitable future for all workers.
She credits the military for sharpening her leadership skills, attention to detail and ability to see from different perspectives. “In the military, you become self-sufficient,” she said. “I was a stronger school leader because of it.”