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.

Compensation: Words And Deeds

Respect is not something the district can say to you. It is something they must show you. They must demonstrate it. 

How many times have you heard a CPS official say, “I truly appreciate all that you do for students,” while making absolutely no effort to demonstrate that respect?

How many times have you heard a CPS official say, “take some time for yourself” while making no effort to the curb the redundant compliance workload that makes it nearly impossible for you to take that time? 

San Diego Unified School District Files Suit Against JUUL

The education community is working to stop vaping.

Deadline Extended: AFSA $2,500 College Scholarships

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Big News: Your Compensation - What we just accomplished

"CPS not only released the damaging hourly rate comparisons on the date of our deadline but also announced they will reconsider administrator pay."

School Leaders,

How Would You Rate Family Engagement at Your School?

Active participation of families is one of the most powerful predictors of children’s development.

Principal’s Leadership Expansion: Community Organizer/Activist & Social Architect of Learning

Implementing a shared leadership system implies an expanded set of roles for the school principal.