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$4,500 AFSA Scholarship Available to Children of AFSA Members Entering College in 2027

AFSA encourages graduating high school seniors who are children of AFSA members and plan to begin college in 2027 to apply for this valuable educational opportunity.

Garrett Kirkland: Building Strong Schools and Stronger Unions

"The only difference between opportunity and obligation is perspective,” Garrett says. “If I see something as a chore, I’m not going to do very well, but if I see it as a challenge, I am.”

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.

New Documentary -- Baristas vs. Billionaires

On the way to work tomorrow morning, you might stop for coffee. It’s a simple routine: place your order, exchange a quick greeting, and head off to start the day.

But behind that counter, the people serving your coffee may also be part of one of the most important labor movements of the current generation.

A Fighting Spirit: Dianne Huslin’s Impact on Schools and Students

Dianne Huslin’s journey to becoming founding principal of the award-winning, Gates Foundation-funded High School of Science and Technology in San Diego was a long one — and it didn’t end there.

NAESP Elects AFSA Member as Vice President and President-Elect

Cosentino will begin his term as vice president on August 1, 2026. He is slated to serve as NAESP president-elect in 2027–2028 and president in 2028–2029.

Dalphne Bell Champions Culture, Community and Student Voice

When she talks about her job as director of culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives for the Buffalo Public Schools, Dalphne Bell reflects on “being a Black woman who didn’t grow up experiencing celebratory Black culture or any other cultural celebrations.” She adds, “It was Thanksgiving, and I only learned that the Pilgrims and everyone were having a nice meal.”

Leading During Crisis: How to Support Students, Staff, and Ourselves

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Immigration Enforcement Driving Fear, Absenteeism in U.S. High Schools

Researchers say the findings offer one of the most comprehensive national portraits to date of how immigration enforcement policies are reshaping daily life in American schools.