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Advocating for Education: Local Action in the Face of National Challenges

We as educators must sound the alarm: Our students are at risk, and immediate action is necessary.

New Executive Order: A Blatant Attack on Workers’ Rights and a Clear Example of Union-Busting

The new executive order issued by President Donald Trump represents a direct attack on workers' rights across the federal government.

Submit Policy Resolutions to the Constitutional Convention

All submitted resolutions will undergo a review process by the AFSA Resolutions Committee.

We hosted a Food Truck Pop Up for our members!

This past weekend, we hosted a Food Truck Pop up for our members at the Baltimore City Schools District Offices as a way to say thank you and be in community! Thank you to all that attended! A special thank you to our Vice President, Rhonda Richetta for being on site to support our members. 

Day Care Council, CSA Reach Deal to Boost Child Care Directors' Pay

The agreement, which was ratified this month, covers 150 directors and assistant directors, and spans from Oct. 1, 2020, through March 2028. The tentative deal includes a ratification bonus, annual retention bonuses and increases to the union’s welfare fund.

School Leaders and Sleep

March is National Sleep Month, a time to emphasize the vital role sleep plays in our daily lives. While the connection between sleep and leadership is often overlooked, it's essential to recognize how sleep impacts the well-being and effectiveness of school leaders. Educators face a range of responsibilities—managing staff, monitoring student performance, addressing crises and making decisions that affect the entire school community.

Women’s History Month: Margarita Hernandez-Abeigon

“Seeing my parents struggle, I wanted to be independent and self-sufficient."

McMahon Announces Layoffs, First Step Toward Shutting Down Education Department

These cuts are a direct threat to the critical programs our students and schools depend on.

Senate OKs Trumps Labor Secretary Nominee

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., has been sworn in as the latest U.S. secretary of labor. The Senate voted her into the job by a bipartisan 67–32 margin on March 10.