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Historic First Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contract Opens a New Chapter for Fairfax County School Leaders and Students

Landmark Agreement Takes Effect July 1

AFSA Statement on the House’s “Less Bureaucracy, Better Education” Legislative Package

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.

AFSA Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Public Education

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

Celebrating Assistant Principals, U.S. Senate Introduces Resolution

Assistant principals are being celebrated in the U.S. Senate, as a group of Democratic lawmakers moves to formally recognize their contributions to schools across the country.

Led by Dick Durbin, alongside Mazie Hirono, Martin Heinrich, and Ben Ray Luján, the resolution would designate April 6 through April 10, 2026, as “National Assistant Principals Week.”

Erlenwein on Human-Centered AI: Enhancing Learning and Leadership

“Technology atrophies skills that we once had… your humanity is going to be your most vital and sought-after skill. Keeping schools human-centered when making technology choices is vital.”

Cannizzaro: Artificial Intelligence PD Keeps Leaders Coming Back

By focusing on AI, the conference aimed to equip administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and lead through an evolving educational landscape.

Harnessing AI Without Losing the Human Core of Leadership

Our goal is not simply to explore what AI can do, but to thoughtfully examine what it should do within our district, how it can support leaders without replacing the professional judgment and relationships that are at the heart of education.

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jessica Fitzgerald’s Commitment to Student Success

“I have a lot more work to do here,” says Principal Jessica Fitzgerald. “I see myself here in the long term.”

Fairfax School Leaders Secure Historic First Contract with Near-Unanimous Approval

The agreement establishes a foundational contract for administrative and supervisory leaders and delivers immediate, meaningful gains through a collaborative, interest-based bargaining process.