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Make Students Feel Valued

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central Office Transformation for Equitable Teaching & Learning

Central offices were set up over a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

AFSA Joins Hands with Italian School Leaders

AFSA has embarked on an official collaboration with the largest network of school leaders in Italy, Senza Zaino.

Performing Arts Principal Buffalo Philharmonic’s Leadership in Music Education Award Winner

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.

Juneteenth

June 19, 1865 was the day when the last slaves in the land became free.

Spending Per Pupil Increased for Sixth Consecutive Year

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.

State and Local Governments Need Cash from Feds

State and local governments are struggling with stay at home orders reducing tax revenues. Without people working and buying things, income and sales taxes are drying up while state and local government expenses rise helping care for the millions afflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. The impact will be cuts in community services, like fire, policing, transportation and school budgets.

What do tight budgets mean to school leaders and will they have the resources needed to run an effective school operation, especially with the extra health and safety demands?

DeVos Pledges to Boost Private Schools

The Network for Public Education has shot up a flare...beware of the fake information.

Are We Now Ready to Have a Serious Conversation About Race?

A statement on the killing of George Floyd.