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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.

Women’s History Month: Rosemarie Sinclair

No matter what role Rosemarie Sinclair has embraced as an educator, she has always been an enthusiast. Even in her daily greetings to her colleagues and staff, there is a note of enthusiasm that can take their  breath away.

Women’s History Month: Lauran Waters-Cherry

“I am struck by the privilege I’ve had being a safe person to talk to about this moment of conflict, anger and politicization for women in this pandemic.”

AFSA Statement on House Passage of American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan Act will jump-start the process of returning our nation’s schools to in-person learning.

A Special Message to All School Leaders

Cardona on the Job at U.S. DOE

Our 20,000 members and more than 80 affiliates can partner with you to achieve our shared goals.

Pass the PRO Act

Research shows that nearly 60 million workers would join a labor union if given the opportunity. So why haven’t they?