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Feeding a Community: How Kevin Carifi Helps Keep MCPS Running

Talking about his position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) senior specialist in the Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS), Kevin Carifi says, “This job has a lot of moving parts

Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of a Crisis: What Education Must Fix Before the Future Arrives

I am not anti-college. I am not anti-technology. I am not anti-innovation. I am pro-student. Period. I want them to be truly future ready.

Angelina Santana: Guided by Mentors, Driven by Purpose

Born in San Francisco, California, Angelina Santana recalls a much gentler time for immigrant families. Today, as assistant principal at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California, AFSA Local 150, Angie is devoted to helping her students find the opportunities and resources they need for success, regardless of their families’ status.

Recent News

New Executive Order: A Blatant Attack on Workers’ Rights and a Clear Example of Union-Busting

The new executive order issued by President Donald Trump represents a direct attack on workers' rights across the federal government.

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.”
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