News and Advocacy

Kia Banks Addresses Chicago Board of Education

Good morning, I don’t have to tell you school leaders in Chicago Public Schools are busy people.

CPAA Thanks Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova on Her Next Chapter

The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), the union representing Chicago’s principals and assistant principals, extend

DOE’s Withholding of $6.9 Billion in FY2025 K-12 Funding Threatens Student Success and Paralyzes School Systems Nationwide

School leaders now face the impossible task of opening schools without knowing whether the federal funds they relied on will arrive—or when.

2025 Convention Tentative Agenda

Take time and review the agenda for the upcoming AFSA Convention.

AFSA Releases Constitutional Amendments and Resolutions Ahead of National Convention

AFSA has officially released its proposed constitutional amendments and resolutions in preparation for its upcoming national convention.

Standing Together for Dignity and Justice

Amid the wave of ICE raids sweeping across California last week, fear and uncertainty have gripped many students, families and educators. In this moment of crisis, leadership matters more than ever.

That’s why our Local 150—Administrators Association Sweetwater Union in San Diego—received a powerful and compassionate message from Superintendent Moisés G. Aguirre, Ed.D.

In times like these, his words are not just reassurance—they are a call to uphold the dignity, safety and humanity of every member of our community.

Dear Sweetwater Community,

CPAA Presents: Tuesday Talks With Board President Harden

CPAA is pleased to be hosting a series of conversations with the Sean Harden, the President of the Chicago Board of Education. These sessions will be scheduled throughout the month of May and June and CPAA members are invited to participate.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Not a presentation. Not a pass-the-mic session.

Chicago Principals Secure Landmark Win as Governor Pritzker Signs Union Arbitration Bill Into Law

Historic legislation ensures fair negotiations for principals' first collective bargaining agreement.

Kindergarten Reading Readiness Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But National Literacy Progress Remains Slow

The findings, based on middle-of-the-school-year literacy data, offer a mixed picture for educators and policymakers.