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AFSA Summer Institute Brings Leaders Together to Strengthen Locals Unions

The multiday conference focused on giving school leaders practical tools to succeed at the bargaining table and beyond.

Carey Cunningham: From Role Model to Union Leader

"A hundred percent dedicated to the union," Carey says, "the union in St. Louis is so important because we don't have collective bargaining, so we have to do absolutely everything for our people."

President Trump Sends Back-to-School Message: Dream Big, Work Hard

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed students as they begin a new academic year and encouraged them to focus on learning, personal growth, and making a positive impact.

Remember to Vote for Our Schools Nov. 3!

Election Day is only one week away. On Nov. 3, we will vote for candidates on all levels of our government who will shape our schools for years to come.

Meet Our 2020 Diann Woodard Scholarship Honorees

AFSA announces the distinguished students, each of whom has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship for their higher education.

Hirono's Legislation to Improve Distance and Blended Learning

Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act provides funding to address instructional loss for at-risk and marginalized students.

Principals Should Prioritize Self-Care

While it’s natural for principals to give all of their energy, time and attention to their community, we must also give to ourselves.

Educators Urge Congress for Immediate and Flexible Funding for Schools

AFSA wrote a letter to the House of Representatives advocating for swift and concise relief for schools under the HEROES Act.

RBG Made the World a Better Place

As we honor her life, let's take a lesson from her words—"fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you."