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San Francisco Teachers Are on Strike and Administrators Are Standing With Them

A teacher strike in San Francisco is underway, and in a historic show of unity, the United Administrators of San Francisco (UASF), AFSA Local 3,  is striking in solidarity with teachers.

Emily Hunter: Building Community One Student at a Time

Emily Hunter, principal of Arlington Elementary School in Baltimore, says she was raised "all over the place."

Black History Month: Leadership, Legacy and Responsibility

Black History Month offers school leaders an opportunity to reflect on history while reinforcing the values that guide our schools today.

Recent News

Submit Policy Resolutions to the Constitutional Convention

All submitted resolutions will undergo a review process by the AFSA Resolutions Committee.

Day Care Council, CSA Reach Deal to Boost Child Care Directors' Pay

The agreement, which was ratified this month, covers 150 directors and assistant directors, and spans from Oct. 1, 2020, through March 2028. The tentative deal includes a ratification bonus, annual retention bonuses and increases to the union’s welfare fund.

AFSA on President Trump's Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education

We urge Congress to step in and stand firm in its commitment to public education.

School Leaders and Sleep

March is National Sleep Month, a time to emphasize the vital role sleep plays in our daily lives.

Women’s History Month: Margarita Hernandez-Abeigon

“Seeing my parents struggle, I wanted to be independent and self-sufficient."

Koni Grimsrud: A Student-Centered, Trauma-Informed Leader

“Somewhere between 4th and 6th grade, I decided to be a teacher. I had good teachers as examples, and I knew they cared about me as a person first.”

McMahon Announces Layoffs, First Step Toward Shutting Down Education Department

These cuts are a direct threat to the critical programs our students and schools depend on.
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