Council of School Officers

Stronger Together

Our mission is to advocate for educational professionals as we unite our members to keep the promise of public education in DCPS.

Homework Is Too Focused on Rote Learning

The Center for American Progress released a new report that takes a first-of-its-kind look at homework assignment quality.

Stop Starving Our Schools

The streets of Los Angeles are packed with the sights and sounds of collective action this week.

Start High School Later: Let Kids Sleep In?

Students who get more sleep at night are healthier and do better academically, according to a

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Fund Our Future

Take action to demand adequate and sustainable investment in our public schools, colleges and universities.

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AFSA Scholarship

The AFSA Scholarship Program is open to children of AFSA members in good standing.

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The benefits of being a union member extends beyond the workplace.

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Recent News

Nearly 750 Union Members Win Elected Office

Led by Minnesota’s Tim Walz, some 743 unionists – and counting – won public office nationwide, from Congress down to county commissioner, the AFL-CIO calculates.

American High Schools Challenged by Political Incivility, Lack of Civic Education

New national survey of principals finds schools struggling with the opioid epidemic, immigration enforcement and gun violence

Trump Budget Seeks to Slash Education Funds

Budgets are a statement of priorities. And, from the budget he sent to Congress last week, President Trump’s priorities are a big boost in military spending, a wall, deep cuts in domestic programs and years of trillion-dollar deficits.

New GAO Study Examines U.S. DOE Assessment Challenges

The U.S. Department of Education provides billions of dollars in grants for programs to improve K–12 outcomes. Do they work?
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Despite your health and/or age, you can enjoy the peace-of-mind comfort of up to $100,000.00 of life insurance, with coverage to age 85. Your loved ones will thank you.

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Toward Your Healthy Family

Why not give your family the lasting benefit of good dental health? Your low group rates apply to 155 covered services—many with no waiting period. Plus, you enjoy the freedom to see any dentist you wish.