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A Fighting Spirit: Dianne Huslin’s Impact on Schools and Students

Dianne Huslin’s journey to becoming founding principal of the award-winning, Gates Foundation-funded High School of Science and Technology in San Diego was a long one — and it didn’t end there.

NAESP Elects AFSA Member as Vice President and President-Elect

Cosentino will begin his term as vice president on August 1, 2026. He is slated to serve as NAESP president-elect in 2027–2028 and president in 2028–2029.

Dalphne Bell Champions Culture, Community and Student Voice

When she talks about her job as director of culturally and linguistically responsive initiatives for the Buffalo Public Schools, Dalphne Bell reflects on “being a Black woman who didn’t grow up experiencing celebratory Black culture or any other cultural celebrations.” She adds, “It was Thanksgiving, and I only learned that the Pilgrims and everyone were having a nice meal.”

Trump Budget Seeks to Slash Education Funds

President Trumps priorities are a big boost in military spending, a wall, deep cuts in domestic programs and years of trillion-dollar deficits. Public education clearly is not a priority.

AFL-CIO: No Early Presidential Endorsements

The AFL-CIO will not be making an early endorsement in the 2020 presidential contest.

There will be no early endorsement of any of the candidates who have announced, Lee Saunders, chair of the federations political committee, told Peoples World, as he arrived in New Orleans for the 2019 winter meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council.

Teacher Strikes Help Entire Community

The wave of teachers walkouts and strikes for almost a year forced on the workers by penny-pinching and tax-cutting GOP administrations and politicians represent successful examples of community-based action where victories benefit everyone, says Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten.

Statement on 2020 Federal Ed Budget

The President may have been a month late with his FY20 budget owing to the 35-day federal government shutdown, but his proposed slashing of the education budget could have been predicted a year ago, maybe two years ago. That's because it looks a lot like his FY18 and FY19 budget proposals.

Unions Walk Strong in Show of Unity and Fun at the NYC Labor Day Parade

Thousands of working men and women from 150 unions and labor groups marched in the New York City Labor Day Parade on September 7.

BCSA Holds Annual Legislative Luncheon

Distinguished members recognized – All enjoy delicious lunch and camaraderie

On Thursday, August 29, the Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators, held its Annual Legislative Luncheon at the Grande Hotel. The membership happily anticipated this gathering as summer ends and preparations for the new school year were in full swing.