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Watch our calendar for social and fun activities sponsored by our union.

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.

Education Advocates Urge Swift Distribution of $2.19 Billion in Federal Title II Funds

In a letter addressed to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the coalition urged the department to distribute the $2.19 billion allocated for Title II.

School Leaders and Sleep

March is National Sleep Month, a time to emphasize the vital role sleep plays in our daily lives. While the connection between sleep and leadership is often overlooked, it's essential to recognize how sleep impacts the well-being and effectiveness of school leaders. Educators face a range of responsibilities—managing staff, monitoring student performance, addressing crises and making decisions that affect the entire school community.

Women’s History Month: Margarita Hernandez-Abeigon

“Seeing my parents struggle, I wanted to be independent and self-sufficient."

McMahon Announces Layoffs, First Step Toward Shutting Down Education Department

These cuts are a direct threat to the critical programs our students and schools depend on.

Senate OKs Trumps Labor Secretary Nominee

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., has been sworn in as the latest U.S. secretary of labor. The Senate voted her into the job by a bipartisan 67–32 margin on March 10.

Koni Grimsrud: A Student-Centered, Trauma-Informed Leader

“Somewhere between 4th and 6th grade, I decided to be a teacher. I had good teachers as examples, and I knew they cared about me as a person first.”

Montgomery County School Leaders Rally with Teachers and Community to Fully Fund School Budget

"Fund our schools" was the rallying cry of school leaders, educators and community members.