Gilbert Administrators Association

A Statement on Reopening Schools

Yes, let’s reopen our schools. But let’s also rethink how our schools operate.

FCC Order Distributing $7 Billion for Student, Educator Home Internet Access

Internet access is coming to more students with the FCC approving an order that sets up a $7 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, authorized in the American Rescue Plan.

To Help Kids, Do Things Differently or Else

The COVID-19 pandemic has been blamed for exacerbating inequities in our schools and for students falling through the cracks.

Maximize Your AFSA Benefits for 2021

Your monthly investment in AFSA provides a number of benefits including a host of insurance policies. However, AFSA must have your most current information on file, or you will not qualify for these benefits or you may be denied coverage.

FIle Online

Enjoy Special Savings on Your Auto and Home Insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Find the Right Long-Term Care Insurance for You.

Union Plus Restaurant Discounts

Delicious Discounts Your Union Family Deserves

Featured Benefits

AFSA Educators Professional Liability

AFSA provides protection for working members in good standing in case of an unfavorable judgment in a lawsuit naming members as parties or defendants.

AFSA Legal Action Trust

AFSA provides up to $25,000 of coverage for defense costs associated with denial of constitutional rights, “failure to educate” and criminal charges arising from school activities, when regular members in good standing are named as parties or defendants, provided that there is complete exoneration of the criminal charges.
See all

Recent News

AFSA Convention Moved to Summer of 2022

AFSA’s Triennial Convention that was scheduled for this summer in Puerto Rico has been postponed because of COVID-19. The convention will be rescheduled for the summer of 2022.

The AFL-CIO also has postponed its Constitutional Convention by one year; it now will be held in Philadelphia in June 2022.

A resolution passed by the AFSA General Executive Board stated:

WHEREAS, the AFSA Constitution states that a convention be held every third year during the month of July or August, and 

AFSA Lobbying Lawmakers for Student Mental Health Resources

The severe shortages of school-based mental health professionals is a growing concern.

Legislative Update—Biden's First 100 Days

AFSA has been working hard on Capitol Hill and with the White House to move education to the front burner. Our efforts are showing dividends, as the first 100 days of President Biden’s term have been historic for K–12 education funding, and we have witnessed significant victories for organized labor. Here is a quick review:

Derek Chauvin Guilty in George Floyd’s Death—AFSA Reacts

Accountability is on display today as jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial have entered guilty verdicts on all the charges.
See all