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Chicago Principals Secure Landmark Win as Governor Pritzker Signs Union Arbitration Bill Into Law

Historic legislation ensures fair negotiations for principals' first collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Reintroduced

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, a bill to guarantee public sector employees the right to organize and bargain collectively, was reintroduced in Congress.

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.

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."

AFSA Endorses Public Education Candidates Biden-Harris

The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) today endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for president and vice president of the United States.

In a letter to the members, AFSA President Ernest Logan wrote, "Vice President Biden and Sen. Harris are the best advocates for public schools. They believe strongly that a well-funded public education system is vital to our nation."