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AFSA Statement on the House’s “Less Bureaucracy, Better Education” Legislative Package

AFSA supports a strong, cabinet-level Secretary of Education, a fully staffed U.S. Department of Education, and robust federal programs that serve disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and the educators and school leaders who support them.

AFSA Celebrates 50 Years of Leadership in Public Education

This week, AFSA celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of advocating for school leaders and strengthening public education.

NEA Delegates Elect New National Officers at Representative Assembly

Princess R. Moss of Virginia was elected president, Noel Candelaria of Texas was elected vice president, and Robert Varela Rodriguez of California was elected secretary-treasurer.

Women’s History Month: Tiffany Tresler

“I wanted to be a champion for kids who were like my brothers. It shouldn’t have been a problem for them. It probably wouldn’t have been today.”

Women’s History Month: Cynthia Larkin

Cynthia Larkin's sense of mission would animate her entire career in education.

Will 'The Great Resignation' Come to Education?

We must encourage top elected officials to protect our district leaders, school leaders and teachers from political attacks.

Women's History Month: Pam Kirk

Education was Pam Kirk’s destiny. “I was one of those kids who always played school,” she said. “I would line up my dolls and stuffed toys, and my sisters Laura and Lisa, and I would teach.”

President Biden Moving in Right Direction on Student Mental Health

The White House and Congress need to do more for educators' social emotional needs.

Items of Interest in the State of the Union for Education Leaders

In his first State of the Union address, President Joe Biden is planning to discuss a variety of issues that impact the lives of educators.