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Chicago Principals Secure Landmark Win as Governor Pritzker Signs Union Arbitration Bill Into Law

Historic legislation ensures fair negotiations for principals' first-ever collective bargaining agreement.

Kindergarten Reading Readiness Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But National Literacy Progress Remains Slow

The findings, based on middle-of-the-school-year literacy data, offer a mixed picture for educators and policymakers.

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Reintroduced

The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, a bill to guarantee public sector employees the right to organize and bargain collectively, was reintroduced in Congress.

Working-Class Media Needed in United States

The United States needs “a working-class media” to “recover” control of the national conversation about income inequality, class and race.

More Resources for School Mental Health and Commonsense Gun Laws Needed, Says AFSA President Ernest Logan

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Saugus High School students and their families."

Take Action: AFSA Members Can Help Miners Keep Pension

Murray Energy Corp., the largest private coal mining company in the United States, filed for bankruptcy.

AFSA Board Passes Resolution on E-Cigarettes and Vaping

Over 25% of 12th graders, 20% of 10th graders and 9% of eighth graders vaped.

School Leaders Lobby Capitol Hill

AFSA members stormed Capitol Hill last week in conjunction with NASSP and NAESP as part of the first joint Hill Day.

States Bid Hasty Retreat From Their Own Attempts to Overhaul Educator Evaluation

Understanding how states are viewing teacher and principal evaluation systems.