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Social Security Fairness for Educators Moving in Congress

AFSA views the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset as an important goal for educators and other public employees who have been unfairly penalized.

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. 

Unions Urge House to Reject H.R. 8314 Over Constitutional Issues

The proposed legislation, which is intended to prevent foreign influence in U.S. elections, has raised concerns within the labor movement.

Labor Roundtable at CBC Annual Legislative Conference

Our ability to mobilize and demand change through unions is essential to securing a fairer, more equitable future for Black workers.

Biden-Harris Historic Investments in Public Education Deliver Results

The Education Department releases state fact sheets detailing Biden-Harris administration investments in public education.

New Report: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity Top List of State Education Technology Priorities

The latest survey from SETDA identifies key edtech trends and priorities for state K–12 policymakers as pandemic-era funds disappear.

A Tragedy in Georgia

I write to you today with a heavy heart as we once again confront the devastating reality of a school shooting. This time, in Georgia, a 14-year-old student took lives, injured others, and left a community of students, educators, family and friends shattered, grappling with grief and searching for answers.