WHEREAS, AFSA and its members are committed to the highest-quality public education for all students; and
WHEREAS, public education is the foundation of our democracy, and where our students come to be educated in the fullest sense of the word, as citizens of this great country; and
WHEREAS, AFSA members strive on a daily basis to make every public school a place where we prepare the nations young people to contribute to our society, economy, and citizenry; and
WHEREAS, public schools open their doors to all students, regardless of race or economic background; and
WHEREAS, AFSA supports advancing equity and excellence in public education, as well as implementing continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and
WHEREAS, AFSA supports stable, equitable, predictable and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in America; and
WHEREAS, AFSA believes that public tax dollars only should support public schools that are publicly governed and accountable to parents, educators, and communities;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the American Federation of School Administrators opposes local, state and federal funding being stripped from public schools and diverted to private schools that are unaccountable to the public; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that AFSA will hold local, state and federal lawmakers accountable for prioritizing support for strengthening our nations public schools, and providing the necessary funding for all children to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code.