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The Dog Days of Summer
Posted on: 08.01.11
As a school leader and principal, Dr. Fatima Morrell has a wealth of knowledge about the education system today. A member of the Buffalo Council of Supervisors & Administrators, AFSA Local 10, Morrell discussed how she prepares students and teachers for a new school year and the challenges associated with it, including dealing with budget cuts, the importance of creating a sense of community and why education is so important.
St. Louis Principal Presented “Principal of the Year” Award
Posted on: 08.01.11
The St. Louis Public School District is pleased to announce that Debra Leto, principal at Mason School of Academic and Cultural Literacy, was named Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Symphony on April 18. An educator and a school leader with the district since 1994, Leto partnered with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra while an instructional coordinator at Carver Elementary.
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Posted on: 08.01.11
Social media can be an effective tool for school administrators and local union leaders when used correctly. Union leaders can use social media to activate and increase membership, while school administrators, with permission from their schools, can use social media to positively promote their school or other organizations. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are three popular social media sites that could be advantageous for schools and union leaders.
AFSA Conference Addresses Labor Issues and Education Reform
Posted on: 08.01.11
AFSA members convened in New Orleans in April to discuss the struggles educators and labor unionists are facing in the current political and economic climate. Attendees heard from union leaders, university researchers, fellow AFSA members and a motivational speaker on how to handle misguided education reforms and attacks from anti-union politicians.
A Lucky Life
Posted on: 08.01.11
Marion Grady is the type of person who defines experiences rather than letting them define her. She sees opportunities at every turn, which may explain why she likes working with challenging students.
School Leaders United
Posted on: 06.20.11
In March, AFSA launched a major new initiative to organize and activate members in stepped-up political and communications programs to combat the assaults by reactionary politicians against educators and other public employees.