Congress heard from 54 national advocacy organizations, including the American Federation of School Administrations, fighting to keep education spending a priority in the federal budget.
Not only is teaching and learning more challenging when large numbers of students are frequently missing class, such elevated levels of chronic absence can easily overwhelm a school’s capacity to respond.
By joining AFSA, every member has gained access to a dedicated team of people that offers invaluable insights, unwavering support and comprehensive research.
Collaborating with school districts, states and others, universities can better align their principal preparation programming with the best available evidence, defying expectations about institutional resistance to change.
By bringing veterans into our schools, we not only provide them with a meaningful second career, but also infuse our education system with a wealth of skills, leadership qualities, and real-world experience.