• Obama Administration Budget Update

    President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposes an increase of $3.1 billion for the Department of Education. The president’s request includes a major new investment in early learning, with $75 billion in mandatory funds for Preschool for All, and increases to Early Head Start, Head Start and IDEA grants for infants and families.

    Obama Administration Budget Update
  • Congrats to 2013 AFSA Scholarship Winners!

    Each year AFSA provides the opportunity for members’ students to apply for a competitive scholarship, which provides $2,500 toward college tuition for five recipients. The winners are selected by the General Executive Board based on the demonstration of a strong work ethic, a commitment to their education and dedication to their communities.

    Congrats to 2013 AFSA Scholarship Winners!
  • Check Out Our Photo Contest Winner!

    Congratulations to Principal Natasha Spann from John B. Russwurm Elementary School In Central Harlem for winning first place in our photo contest for her “Eating Green Eggs and Ham” photo from Dr. Suess Day!

    Check Out Our Photo Contest Winner!
  • Diann Woodard’s Statement in Response to Senate Gun Safety Vote

    Yesterday, the U.S. Senate failed to pass common sense legislation to make our communities and schools safer, even though 90 percent of Americans supported this proposal. As the leaders of our nation’s schools, it is a sad day when the NRA and gun lobbyists win over the American people’s safety and profit is put before life. We have faced a [...]

    Diann Woodard’s Statement in Response to Senate Gun Safety Vote
  • Members Speak Out

    Learn about all of the opportunities that AFSA provides for its members to ensure their voices are heard!

  • AFSA Signs On To Letter Urging Senate to Oppose Voucher Amendments

    AFSA has signed on to a National Coalition to Protect Education (NCPE) letter that was sent to the Senate Friday morning opposing any amendments in the Senate Budget Resolution that would create a voucher program. So far one of the proposed amendments has already been opposed 39-60.

    AFSA Signs On To Letter Urging Senate to Oppose Voucher Amendments

AFSA Blog »

Dr. Nia Haydel leads a strategic planning discussion with GEB members.

April AFSA GEB Meeting

June 18, 2013 at 10:00 am

On April 19–21, the AFSA General Executive Board (GEB) met in Washington, D.C., to review the agenda for improving services for AFSA members and to begin developing a strategic,...

  • Too Small To Fail Launched

    Hillary Clinton recently launched “Too Small to Fail,” a new initiative focusing on helping the development...

    June 14, 2013 at 9:28 pm
  • Healing in the Wake of Newtown
    Healing in the Wake of Newtown

    In our last newsletter, we featured two touching firsthand accounts by educators Paul Stringer, vice president...

    June 13, 2013 at 10:00 am
  • School closures are both harmful and discriminatory to our students.

Infographic courtesy of the Opportunity to Learn Campaign.
    School Closures Not the Answer in Chicago

    Across the nation, districts are announcing hundreds of school closures advocates say will result in “better...

    June 11, 2013 at 10:00 am

Issues »

AFL-CIO’S TRUMKA, SEIU’S HENRY TOUCH OFF BIG IMMIGRATION PUSH

June 18, 2013 at 12:35 pm

By Mark Gruenberg             WASHINGTON—Backed by strong statements from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry,...