News and Advocacy

As we continue to confront the devastating realities of the proposed SY26-27 school budgets, I want to remind every member that CPAA’s first and most urgent priority has been fighting to protect Assistant Principals as foundational positions in every school.
TAKE ACTION! Contact your elected school board members (listed by district in the table below) and remind them that YOUR CHILDREN and THEIR SCHOOLS MATTER.
If you need help balancing the books, ask the leaders who manage their own abysmal budgets every year; we continuously find solutions that aren’t this detrimental to our children.
"You’re a delegate because someone thought you were a leader. Go back home and bring someone else in. Wake them up."
Discussions centered on major issues affecting working families, including economic development, social justice, public health, and education.
President Handy emphasized the powerful potential of retirees to influence education policy at both the state and national levels.
AFSA Local 146, Montgomery County, MD
AFSA Local 3, San Francisco, CA

Thank you for your support of CPAA! We would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Gold Coast Gala, celebrating Principals Appreciation Month and the progress we’ve made as the only union representing Chicago school leaders. Tickets cost $65 and may be purchased online at:

https://cpaalink.com/CPAAGala2025 

We look forward to seeing on Thursday, October 16!