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Pam says of AFSA, "As soon as we met the team, we knew we had found a home. They have been so instrumental as a resource and a feeling that we are not alone. As AFSA 151, we are part of a larger union family, and that means a lot when you are doing this work.”
Resolution to be introduced Sept. 10 calls on Congress and the President to act as new research highlights threats facing school leaders responsible for keeping students and staff safe.
Among the most significant findings, 56% of transgender, nonbinary and gender-expansive, or TGE, students surveyed by The Trevor Project said their school had at least one discriminatory policy or practice targeting LGBTQ+ students.

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A new study from Ireland is putting numbers behind a reality that school leaders in the United States have experienced for years: the demands of running a school are becoming increasingly difficult

The first Fairfax County contract begins a new chapter for school leaders, providing a stronger voice, enhanced working conditions, and a new foundation for collaboration—all with one goal: helping every student thrive.
There is something special about the beginning of a new school year. Every student who walks through our doors has a fresh start. They have a chance to learn, grow, overcome obstacles, and discover their potential.
The AFL-CIO's maintains a list of union-made school supplies to help parents, teachers and schools identify products made by union workers.

Once upon a time, Labor Day meant back to school. Now, the first day of school can arrive weeks before the holiday, and summer means something different to nearly everyone.

For AFSA members and their families, the 2027 scholarship application is another opportunity to help offset the cost of education.
“Providing mentors to school leaders is the most important thing," Fran says. "This is a passion of mine. Never undersell mentoring. I had so many mentors, it’s the reason I was able to have success and longevity.”