Five exceptional students are beginning their college journeys with support from the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), which has awarded them the 2026 Diann Woodard S
Some students have lost their mother, while others live apart from her due to divorce, incarceration, military deployment, or other complex circumstances.
“As a principal, you’re everything to everyone,” Clarence says. “Our children are our most precious jewels. We have to treasure them. Students need leaders who are passionate about their growth and who hold themselves and other educators accountable.”
When families gather around the table for game night or log on for a weekend raid, most of us don’t think about who made the games we love. But behind the dice rolls, plastic pieces, and digital worlds are union workers who fought for fair pay, safe workplaces, and a voice on the job.
If you’re looking to align your spending with your values, here’s some good news: many of America’s most iconic games are union-made.
“We must continually fight for financial and overall support, seek mentorship opportunities and build agency. Administrators must connect with each other because it is a lonely job, and it’s easy to feel isolated.”
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.
The United Educators of San Francisco (UESF) officially walked off the job after contract negotiations with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) broke down. As educators took to the picket lines, school administrators made the extraordinary decision to stand with them.
