AFSA is in a period of record growth. We are scaling our organizing efforts and building massive community alliances to ensure every school leader has a seat at the table and the protection of a union.
Your commitment to education shouldn't end with a loss of security. We are fighting to preserve high-quality, affordable healthcare so our retired leaders can live with the dignity they’ve earned.
Federal funding is the backbone of equity. We are standing firm against any attempts to cut the Department of Education or Title II-A funds that support your professional development and student services.
Safety & Wellness
Ensuring our schools are sanctuaries for both students and staff.
With 42% of principals considering leaving the profession due to stress, we are making mental health a top priority by developing new protocols and resources to support administrator well-being.
No one should go to work in fear. We're lobbying to make assaults against school supervisors a felony and to classify administrators as a "protected class" under safety regulations.
We demand comprehensive gun safety legislation and federal funding for physical school security—all while firmly opposing any efforts to arm educators.
Our Schools
Guiding the moral and technological evolution of the American classroom.
AI should be a tool for leaders, not a replacement for them. We are advocating for ethical AI policies that protect educator jobs, safeguard student privacy, and reduce administrative burdens.
Inclusion drives performance. We are committed to dismantling systemic barriers to ensure every student and worker—regardless of ability or background—has a fair shot at success.
Grounded in the 14th Amendment and the Civil Rights movement, AFSA defends the fundamental rights of all children, including DACA recipients and refugees, to a free and appropriate public education.
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we are revitalizing democracy by pushing for K-12 curricula that focus on media literacy, ethical engagement, and true civic responsibility.
"There is a lot of uncertainty in Washington, and they weren’t planning to release it if they hadn’t heard from folks like you. Your advocacy, your education—it really helped make that happen."
The convention also marked the end of service for two longtime national officers. AFSA President Leonard P. Pugliese and Executive Vice President Lauran Waters-Cherry stepped down after years of steadfast leadership.
Delegates took decisive action to protect federal support for schools, demand greater investment in school leadership and reaffirmed AFSA's commitment to putting students first.
“Party does not matter when we’re talking about education. We grow Democrats, we grow Republicans, we grow Independents — but most importantly, we’re growing critical thinkers with empathy and voice.
True power lies in lifting others up and growing the movement. Hold your arms open, and you create an army of leaders who will carry this work forward.
Educators are the backbone of every community, but their ability to inspire students and transform schools depends on one essential ingredient: positive leadership.
