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Pam Farrell: Championing the Arts and Her Members

Pam says of AFSA, "As soon as we met the team, we knew we had found a home. They have been so instrumental as a resource and a feeling that we are not alone. As AFSA 151, we are part of a larger union family, and that means a lot when you are doing this work.”

NYC Council to Take Up AFSA’s Call for National School Safety Task Force

Resolution to be introduced Sept. 10 calls on Congress and the President to act as new research highlights threats facing school leaders responsible for keeping students and staff safe.

New Study: Transgender and Nonbinary Students Face Discrimination at School, While Supportive Educators Help Them Thrive

Among the most significant findings, 56% of transgender, nonbinary and gender-expansive, or TGE, students surveyed by The Trevor Project said their school had at least one discriminatory policy or practice targeting LGBTQ+ students.

Addressing School Leader Wellness

Some 86% of respondents said there aren’t any support groups for school leaders, while the remaining 14% said there were informal groups.

Watch Now—School Leader Mental Health Webinar

This discussion will go over the impact of stress and vicarious/secondary trauma in school environments, with a focus on how you can take actionable steps to manage your risk.

Older Americans Month: An Opportunity for Seniors to Make Their Voices Heard

GOP members in the U.S. House passed a bill in April to cut federal spending dramatically. We will not stand for any harmful cuts to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.

Take Care of Yourself

Prioritizing school leader mental health is a must for everyone that leads. Take ten minutes a day for you.

Social Emotional/Mental Health Resources

Finding help when you are going through a difficult time can be overwhelming.

Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 Will Undermine Education

A motion passed by the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) General Executive Board urged the U.S. Senate and the president to reject the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 in its entirety.