Five exceptional students are beginning their college journeys with support from the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), which has awarded them the 2026 Diann Woodard S
Some students have lost their mother, while others live apart from her due to divorce, incarceration, military deployment, or other complex circumstances.
The 2026 Diann Woodard Scholarship online application and guidelines are now open. If you have a graduating high school senior planning to attend college in 2026, now is the time to encourage them to apply!
AFSA honored five exceptional high school seniors with the prestigious Diann Woodard Scholarship in 2025, recognizing their academic achievements, unwavering dedication to community service, and exemplary work ethic.
Straight out of high school, Tom Carty enlisted in the U.S. Army. Today, he is the long-time principal of P.S/I.S. 49, a highly successful school in Middle Village, Queens.
This year’s day-and-a-half meeting, hosted by the Oakland Unified administrators’ union, focused on the role of organized labor in defending equity, fairness, and respect for education’s front-line leaders.
CRISIS RESPONSE: WHAT SCHOOL LEADERS NEED TO KNOW NOW
First things first: Please protect yourself as you protect your students. Don’t guess. Don’t try to figure things out alone. That’s why you have us. All of us.
