News and Advocacy

Chicago School Board needs to listen to principals about what's best for students, schools

Principals are the backbone of Chicago’s public schools, the steady force ensuring that students and communities thrive despite the turmoil.

Fair Negotiation Legislation for Principals is Critical to Our Schools

Right now, there’s a crucial struggle about to unfold in the Illinois Legislature that will impact every staff member, student, and family in Chicago’s schools.

School Board Forums

Thank you to the principals and assistant principals who participated in the Elected School Board Forums last week. It was crucial for laying the groundwork for inclusion after the elections.

PRESS RELEASE -- Troy LaRaviere Re-Elected as Principals Association President

For Immediate Release
Contacts: Mia Maynard, (312) 263-7767

Democrats Introduced a Major Investment for School Broadband

The House Commerce Democrats introduced a major infrastructure package.

The Way Forward: Building A Powerful Community

CPAA 2019 Triennial Election Results

The results of the CPAA 2019 Triennial Elections are in. Congratulations to the following 2019-2022 CPAA Governing Board Members:

President: Troy LaRaviere
Treasurer: Ryan Belville
Secretary: Yasmeen Muhammad-Leonard
VP of Elem Principals: Rigo Hernandez
VP of HS Principals: Joyce Kenner

Candidate Harris Spends Day in Schools

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., spent a day walking in workers’ – teachers’ – shoes, in Michigan.

Organizing Unions in the Gig Economy

When we think about organizing precarious “gig” workers, the task seems biblical: The workers may be ready, or not, but the spirit and the flesh are weak.