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Every Election Matters, from Washington to your School Board

Your vote matters. Before you read any further, take a minute to check your voter registration.

AFSA Calls on FCC to Preserve and Strengthen E-Rate

School leaders say reliable broadband is basic school infrastructure.

AFSA Board Focuses on Organizing, Union Operations and Issues Facing School Leaders

These meetings give us the opportunity to listen to one another, identify where our members need support and turn those conversations into action.

AFSA President Ernest Logan Kicks Off AFSA Convention

“I was born an advocate and an activist and I’ll die an advocate and activist.”

AFSA Kicks Off Its 16th Triennial Constitutional Convention

“I love the enthusiasm and passion for education from everyone here,” said Dr. Nia Woods Haydel. “They all want the best for their staff and students, and it’s rejuvenating how excited everyone is.”

Engage Every Student Initiative

The Initiative will help communities utilize American Rescue Plan funds alongside other state and local funds to ensure every child who wants a spot in a high-quality out-of-school time (OST) program has one.

Elections Have Consequences

Elections have consequences. All you have to do is utter three words: “The Supreme Court.

Goal: 1 Million New Union Members

We want to make sure our organizing unions are on board and are accountable for results. We have to firm up the structure and the financing. We want to concentrate our resources on organizing.

AFSA Delegates Help Elect First Woman President of the AFL-CIO

AFL-CIO Convention delegates, including five representing AFSA,  elected Liz Shuler to serve as president of the federation of 57 unions and 12.5 million members. Shuler is the first woman to hold the office in the history of the labor federation. Delegates also elected Fred Redmond to serve as secretary-treasurer, the first African American person to hold the office.