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.
Labor Day is a reminder that progress has never happened by accident. Throughout our nation's history, working people have come together to improve workplaces, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations.
This year’s convocation emphasized the intersections of culture, community, and change, encouraging attendees to embrace innovation while staying grounded in self-care and the shared strength of their union.
“We were once the No. 1 murder ZIP code,” Principal Nneka Warren says of her school community. “Now, I’ve been here almost eight years and am proud of the change in climate and academics. Even our grounds are nicer now. It’s night and day.”
The 2026 Diann Woodard Scholarship online application and guidelines are now open. If you have a graduating high school senior planning to attend college in 2026, now is the time to encourage them to apply!
AFSA honored five exceptional high school seniors with the prestigious Diann Woodard Scholarship in 2025, recognizing their academic achievements, unwavering dedication to community service, and exemplary work ethic.
This year’s day-and-a-half meeting, hosted by the Oakland Unified administrators’ union, focused on the role of organized labor in defending equity, fairness, and respect for education’s front-line leaders.
