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AFL-CIO Launches “Workers First Initiative on AI”

“AI is on the brink of reshaping our world and economy,” the federation said in announcing the plan. “It’s too important to leave solely in the hands of Big Tech CEOs and billionaires.”

Honoring Our Veterans and the Leadership They Inspire

On this Veterans Day and every day, we thank you for your service to our country and to our students. Your example reminds us that leadership is not just about authority; it is about service, sacrifice, and the pursuit of something greater than ourselves.

Trump Killing DOE Budget and Programs

The Trump administration budget for FY21 has nearly an 8% cut to education funding.

Local 2 Organizing to Give Board Input on School Ratings

Chicago school principals and assistant principals turned out in force to speak their minds on the school rating system.

AFSA Pushing Hard for Rebuild America’s Schools Act

Urging Congress to incorporate the Rebuild America’s Schools Act (H.R. 865) into a larger infrastructure package for our children's sake.

Reading in Teacher Preparation Gains Ground

New data and analysis finds significant progress on the science of reading instruction in teacher preparation.

PRO Act Coming Up in the House

The PRO Act is bold, comprehensive legislation to strengthen unions and the American workforce.

NLRB Fears Union Buttons

By a partisan 3–1 vote, the National Labor Relations Board’s GOP majority shrank the size of union buttons and other insignia workers can wear on the job.