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$4,500 AFSA Scholarship Available to Children of AFSA Members Entering College in 2027

AFSA encourages graduating high school seniors who are children of AFSA members and plan to begin college in 2027 to apply for this valuable educational opportunity.

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Garrett Kirkland: Building Strong Schools and Stronger Unions

"The only difference between opportunity and obligation is perspective,” Garrett says. “If I see something as a chore, I’m not going to do very well, but if I see it as a challenge, I am.”

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Every Election Matters, from Washington to your School Board

Your vote matters. Before you read any further, take a minute to check your voter registration.

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Fed: Dont let fast track renew itself automatically

WASHINGTONThe AFL-CIO wants Congress to block the automatic renewal of fast track trade promotion authority, now scheduled for July 1.

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Urge Congress for Full Funding of the Title IV Grant Program

Join us on June 13th, 2018 for a National Day of Action to advocate for full funding of the Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grant program.

Teachers Weingarten, NDWA join mass protest vs Trump policy ripping families apart

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