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Feeding a Community: How Kevin Carifi Helps Keep MCPS Running

Talking about his position as Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) senior specialist in the Division of Food and Nutrition Services (DFNS), Kevin Carifi says, “This job has a lot of moving parts

Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of a Crisis: What Education Must Fix Before the Future Arrives

I am not anti-college. I am not anti-technology. I am not anti-innovation. I am pro-student. Period. I want them to be truly future ready.

Angelina Santana: Guided by Mentors, Driven by Purpose

Born in San Francisco, California, Angelina Santana recalls a much gentler time for immigrant families. Today, as assistant principal at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California, AFSA Local 150, Angie is devoted to helping her students find the opportunities and resources they need for success, regardless of their families’ status.

Education Secretary Cardona Outlines Priorities and Vision

On Jan. 27, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona delivered a speech outlining his priorities and vision for American education. Throughout his remarks, Cardona spoke about using the current moment as an opportunity to improve the American education system and address inequities from pre-K to adult education. He argued for the need to “level up” the entire education system, and called upon everyone to work toward making education the “great equalizer” so that opportunity and achievement gaps can be closed.

The One-Year Anniversary of Joe Biden's Inauguration

Standing Tall for Students, Families and Educators.

AFL-CIO: On Jan. 6 Anniversary, Congress Must Strengthen Democracy

The very people who witnessed firsthand our democracy under assault now have the opportunity to strengthen our system of government, not weaken it.

Help Your District Find Money

The Department of Education makes clear that its overriding guidance to school districts is to use American Rescue Plan funds to make educational systems better for students, educators, staff, schools and their communities post-pandemic.

Washington Window: January 6, One Year Later

With apologies to FDR, we’re going to paraphrase his message announcing the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Hurt CEOs in the Wallet—Then You'll See Change

The PRO Act will involve civil fines for breaking labor law, including making CEOs pay.