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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.

Sedrick Smith: A Principal is Like Being the Teacher of a Very Large Classroom

Every National Principals Month, AFSA expresses its gratitude by highlighting outstanding school leaders.

“Who are you?” a 4-year-old boy asked Sedrick Smith when he and his little classmates entered the principal’s office on a recent pre-K tour of Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. 

In addition to being principal at Fallstaff, Dr. Smith is an adjunct professor of education at Loyola University Maryland and a writer who has been published in The Baltimore Sun, the Chicago Tribune and various scholarly journals. 

Patricia Magaña: Fighting for Her Students

“My personal background has a positive effect on the kids.”

Books Bans on the Rise: State Legislation is Driving Restrictions

The number of public school book bans across the country increased by 33% in the 2022–23 school year compared with the 2021–22 school year.

New Data Shows Highest School Enrollment in Years

Total school enrollment experienced a growth of 1.3 million students.

U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence

Nearly 1 in 3 teen girls seriously considered attempting suicide—up nearly 60% from a decade ago.

Holbrook Leads with Clarity, Compassion

Justin tries to practice “clear and concise leadership layered with compassion.”