News and Advocacy

Cleaning House: The End of CPS's Contract with Aramark

As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde

Data-Driven AP Lifts Up Students, Teachers

Lizzy Crispin headed the committee that led Leonardo Da Vinci High School to become the first and only Blue Ribbon high school in Buffalo, New York.

Increase in Job-Related Deaths

Overall, fatalities on the job rose 5.7%. The rise in fatal occupational injuries from 2021 to 2022 is “alarming and unacceptable” to the AFL-CIO.

Does Your School Have a Working Fire Sprinkler System?

The quality and effectiveness of fire sprinkler systems in schools can vary widely based on such factors as the age of the school building, local building codes and renovations or updates made over time.

Remembering Dr. King

Beyond racial justice, Dr. King's vision encompassed a broader commitment to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

Request for Meeting with Chicago Board of Education on School Resource Officers

We have an important development regarding the removal of School Resource Officers (SROs) from our schools: CPAA leadership was interviewed by the press to provide context and represent our concerns.
In a letter addressed to the Chicago Board of Education (CBOE), CPAA expressed our desire to engage in a series of conversations with the board members central to the decision to remove SROs from our schools.

Statement on Perry School Shooting

America's children deserve more than empty expressions of sympathy; they deserve an environment free from fear, where learning and growth can flourish.

AFSA Members Heading Blue Ribbon Schools

Dozens of schools across the nation, led by AFSA members, have been awarded Blue Ribbon designation by the U.S. Department of Education.

School Leaders Look Toward 2024

In the coming year, let us be architects of positive change, advocates for student success.