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AFSA Members Heading Blue Ribbon Schools

Dozens of schools across the nation, led by AFSA members, have been awarded Blue Ribbon designation by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Younger Superintendents on the Rise Amid Stagnant Real Wages, National Survey Finds

The median age of superintendents remains steady at 52, but more educators are reaching the role earlier in their careers.

Recent News

Fatal Job Injuries Hit 20-Year Low

The number of fatal occupational injuries hit a 20-year in 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) reported.

AFL-CIO Announces Dr. Darrick Hamilton as New Chief Economist

The AFL-CIO has named Dr. Darrick Hamilton to serve as the next chief economist for the federation.

Frances Perkins Was Moving Force for Workers

Perkins served as the fourth U.S. secretary of labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest-serving person in that position. Perkins was the first woman ever to serve in a presidential Cabinet.

2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference

The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference takes place in Austin, Texas, Jan. 9–12.

Congress Overturns Social Security Offset

In a monumental step toward retirement equity, Congress has passed the Social Security Fairness Act.

Attack on Job Safety Agencies is an Attack on Workers

Every worker deserves to leave for work without fear for their safety and return home unharmed at the end of the day.
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