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As your CPAA union family, the most concrete way we show appreciation isn’t with balloons … it’s with protections, respect, and voice.

When supported by reliable, high-capacity broadband, school technology enables educators to leverage digital tools and rich content to differentiate instruction, assess student understanding, and create opportunities for small-group and individualized learning.
Dr. King believed deeply in collective action and in the power of organized labor to strengthen democracy.
I feel an immense sense of pride and connection as a Mexican-American, celebrating the richness of my origins, the power of my Spanish and English languages, and the depth of my culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. However, my profound pride extends to the tapestry of contributions that all of Latin America has woven into the fabric of the United States.

As we celebrate National Principals Month, it’s time to recognize the leaders at the heart of every school’s success. While much of the public conversation about education rightly focuses on teachers, the evidence is clear: next to the classroom teacher, the school principal is the most important in-school factor influencing student learning.

“We were once the No. 1 murder ZIP code,” Principal Nneka Warren says of her school community. “Now, I’ve been here almost eight years and am proud of the change in climate and academics. Even our grounds are nicer now. It’s night and day.”
This year’s convocation emphasized the intersections of culture, community, and change, encouraging attendees to embrace innovation while staying grounded in self-care and the shared strength of their union.
The expanding responsibilities of school principals in 2025 took center stage during a roundtable as part of National Principals Month.