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This year, we’ve seen unprecedented engagement from the Biden administration, affording AFSA a significant seat at the policymaking table and the opportunity for regular input.
“We are at a technological crossroads with the rights and economic security of workers at risk."

As we look for ways to get schools reopened around the nation, we are seeing there are no easy answers. AFSA's own report on school reopening states, "after months of research by the medical and scientific community, and thoughtful dialogue with education professionals, we conclude that at least until there is a vaccine, there is no single solution that encompasses every school district in the nation."

Culinary Arts High School Serves Downtown Customers

The long-awaited and warmly welcomed opened at its new location in downtown Buffalo in March.  Principal Katie Schuta was joined by a host of local officials and media to herald the event.

In less than five months, we’ll be at Election Day. Hopefully by then, most voters will have cast ballots by mail, though whether you do so depends on the whims of politicians, notably Republicans who feel threatened by such balloting and the increased participation it implies.

Regardless, this time voters should take their ballots very seriously, because this year, literally, your life may depend on your vote.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Erie County Music Educators Association, the Niagara County Music Educators Association and the Friends of the BPO, announce the 2020 Leadership in Music Education Award.
June 19, 1865 was the day when the last slaves in the land became free.
The amount spent per pupil for public elementary and secondary education (pre-K through 12th grade) for all 50 states and the District of Columbia increased.