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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.

Union Plus Scholarships for Families

The scholarship applies to any year of study, from the freshman year of college through the last year of graduate school, including law school and medical school.

Secretary Cardona on Build Back Better

The impact of this proposal on educational equity, excellence and opportunity— from cradle to college and career — will be nothing short of transformative.

Mr. Transportation: Getting Kids to School

“My love for transportation came from seeing how beautiful the buses look all around the county.”

A New Look at School Lunch

To combat health problems in children and to promote a healthier alternative to school lunch meals, Congress is moving to upgrade the school meal program in cafeterias across the country.

Principal Month Tribute: Carlene Murray

"Nearly everything about the school suddenly changed in March 2020. The pandemic was becoming a common topic on the nightly news. I had a strong intuition that things might quickly grow more dire."

Principal Month Tribute: Sean Nichols

“I have to recruit teachers with a developing and progressive mindset, not necessarily a traditional mindset.”