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Kindergarten Reading Readiness Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But National Literacy Progress Remains Slow

The findings, based on middle-of-the-school-year literacy data, offer a mixed picture for educators and policymakers.

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Trump's Efforts to Get DEI Out of Schools Put on Hold By Judges

President Donald Trump came into office pledging to remove “woke” from American classrooms.

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Education Advocates Urge Swift Distribution of $2.19 Billion in Federal Title II Funds

In a letter addressed to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the coalition urged the department to distribute the $2.19 billion allocated for Title II.

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Social Security Starts Retroactive Checks, Increased Benefits for Those Affected by WEP/GPO

The WEP and GPO provisions had unfairly reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for educators, firefighters, police and other public employees.

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Mapping the Future of AFSA: Start Planning Your Convention Travel

AFSA’s 17th Triennial Convention will officially kick off July 24.

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AFSA Members Advocate for Public Education in Congress

AFSA members have responded to the union’s call to action by sending more letters to their senators and representatives in one week than ever before.

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School Leader Contract Library Launched to Strengthen Negotiations Nationwide

AFSA has officially launched the School Leader Contract Library, a groundbreaking resource designed to support local union leaders in contract negotiations.