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.

James Allrich, Never Give Up

You know how most people try to get out of lunch duty? I love lunch duty. It connects me with kids.

Petra Baker, Educating Medically Fragile Students

As for educators of color, I’ve always felt that children of color need to see teachers who look like them and know their experiences.

New Resource for Administrators on Safe Firearm Storage

"I know we ask a lot of our educators. And I know that these shootings affect you, too. So, I want to thank you for all that you’ve already done, for coming here to be willing to push a little harder and to do this one more thing." —First Lady Dr. Jill Biden

Virginia Launches Pilot to Mentor New Principals

Pandemic-related burnout and growing pressures to overcome learning loss is driving principals to leave.

2024 National Education Technology Plan

The 2024 National Educational Technology Plan is a forward-thinking approach to reframing and realizing the potential of educational technology.

Logan to Receive Honorary Degree from SUNY Cortland

AFSA President Emeritus Ernest A. Logan  will receive an honorary degree from the State University of New York during SUNY Cortland’s 2024 commencement.

Logan is being recognized for an influential career of public service, educational excellence and goal-directed dedication that exemplifies the values of SUNY Cortland.