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San Francisco Teachers Are on Strike and Administrators Are Standing With Them

A teacher strike in San Francisco is underway, and in a historic show of unity, the United Administrators of San Francisco (UASF), AFSA Local 3,  is striking in solidarity with teachers.

Emily Hunter: Building Community One Student at a Time

Emily Hunter, principal of Arlington Elementary School in Baltimore, says she was raised "all over the place."

Black History Month: Leadership, Legacy and Responsibility

Black History Month offers school leaders an opportunity to reflect on history while reinforcing the values that guide our schools today.

Women’s History Month: Cynthia Larkin

Cynthia Larkin's sense of mission would animate her entire career in education.

Will 'The Great Resignation' Come to Education?

We must encourage top elected officials to protect our district leaders, school leaders and teachers from political attacks.

Women's History Month: Pam Kirk

Education was Pam Kirk’s destiny. “I was one of those kids who always played school,” she said. “I would line up my dolls and stuffed toys, and my sisters Laura and Lisa, and I would teach.”

President Biden Moving in Right Direction on Student Mental Health

The White House and Congress need to do more for educators' social emotional needs.

Items of Interest in the State of the Union for Education Leaders

In his first State of the Union address, President Joe Biden is planning to discuss a variety of issues that impact the lives of educators.

Retired School Leaders Needed: Join the AFSA Mentor Squad

Help support public education and build our union join the AFSA Mentor Squad.