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

DOE’s Withholding of $6.9 Billion in FY2025 K-12 Funding Threatens Student Success and Paralyzes School Systems Nationwide

School leaders now face the impossible task of opening schools without knowing whether the federal funds they relied on will arrive—or when.

AFL-CIO and Microsoft Form New Tech-Labor Partnership on Artificial Intelligence

This new AI alliance will educate workers, incorporate labor’s voice in tech development and help shape policy that supports workers.

AFSA 17th Triennial Convention Will Be Held in Las Vegas

The highly anticipated 17th Triennial AFSA Constitutional Convention will take place in Las Vegas in July 2025. 

This pivotal gathering is poised to be a cornerstone event, focusing on AFSA constitutional amendments, critical discussions and decisions regarding essential public policy stances. Additionally, the convention will offer an array of professional learning courses and leadership training tailored to union leaders.

Formidable Women Changed Kia's Life

“I can’t believe I’m paid to do what I love.”

Engaging Students to Foster Joy

“School is not just about learning, but about community.”

Watch Now: Overcoming Chronic Absenteeism

Dive deep into the pressing concern of student absenteeism and unearth impactful strategies for school administrators to take on this issue.

AFSA Members Discuss AI at Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology recently reached out to AFSA to identify school leaders to join roundtables and share their insights on AI.