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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.”

Stop Taking Union Workers for Granted

We don’t know about you, but we’re getting pretty mad at being taken for granted.

New Study: Teaching Must Offer Better Opportunity

The Teaching and Learning International Survey asks teachers and school leaders about working conditions and learning environments at their schools to help countries face diverse challenges.

Fire Fighter Union Members Win First Step on Permanent 9/11 Fund

First step for compensation fund for first responders that were there on 9/11.

Talking Race and Class at the Same Time

Most progressive policies have the potential of unifying people around class interests, but a convention in talking about these things often seems to purposely lean against pointing that out.

ASASP and PG BOE Reach Deal on Salaries in Record Time

The Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel, AFSA Local 109, and the Prince George’s County Board of Education completed negotiations on reopeners for salary in record time—just three months.

Better Schools Won’t Fix America

"Like many rich Americans, I used to think educational investment could heal the country’s ills—but I was wrong. Fighting inequality must come first."