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AFSA Joins Hands with Italian School Leaders

AFSA has embarked on an official collaboration with the largest network of school leaders in Italy, Senza Zaino.

Union Building Trades Endorse Biden

The unions representing construction workers throughout the United States have endorsed President Biden for reelection.

Better Pay and High-Quality Pathways into Education Professions

Federal government announces new efforts on educator pathways and benefits.

Recent News

Disrespect, Disenfranchisement and Disinheritance—Environment for Hate

“Over the past few years we’ve seen the rise of misinformation, of political polarization dividing our communities, the rise in attacks on our basic freedoms like the right to vote and organize a union, and attacks on our democracy itself.”

Monique Pruitt: Feeding Children During the Crisis

“My superheroes are my BASAS family, my union family, within Food and Nutrition Services. Real heroes to me are the staff who come to work every day, who show up in the blink of an eye."

Yale Grad Teachers and Researchers Join Union

A historic 30-year organizing effort was victorious on Jan.

Shawna Codrington: A Servant-Leader

“As a child, we sometimes struggled financially and were always moving, but I had this very cool teacher, Mr. Madigan, who saw something in me and met with my mom and encouraged her not to move again, for the sake of my achievement.”

Biden’s “State of the Union” Speaks to AFSA Priorities

With schools facing increased costs from inflation and a growing educator shortage, it is imperative these federal resources are not taken away in future negotiations on spending caps. Indeed, we urge the president not only to defend these investments in Pre-K–12 programs, but to increase funding to, in his own words, “finish the job.”

John Ross: The Unexpected Educator

As the only Black teacher, and the only male, John allowed other teachers to observe his classes.

Yakima Johnson: Principal, Union Leader, Author

“Looking back at my own childhood, I saw how important it was for me to mentor young girls in particular. I didn’t have any of that myself. I believe that God has destined me for this role, and that belief drives me every single day.”
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