News and Advocacy

Kia Banks Addresses Chicago Board of Education

Good morning, I don’t have to tell you school leaders in Chicago Public Schools are busy people.

CPAA Thanks Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova on Her Next Chapter

The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), the union representing Chicago’s principals and assistant principals, extend

DOE’s Withholding of $6.9 Billion in FY2025 K-12 Funding Threatens Student Success and Paralyzes School Systems Nationwide

School leaders now face the impossible task of opening schools without knowing whether the federal funds they relied on will arrive—or when.

Honoring Assistant Principals: Unsung Heroes of Education

National Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025

Advocating for Education: Local Action in the Face of National Challenges

We as educators must sound the alarm: Our students are at risk, and immediate action is necessary.

Education is a Tough Field: A.J. Romero

Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week: Honoring the Heart of Our Schools

A.J. Romero has never taken the easy path. As the assistant principal at Garden Place Academy, a school facing numerous challenges in downtown Denver, she plays a pivotal role in student behavior management, implementing positive behavioral strategies and creating individualized interventions. She also supports an intensive program for students with autism, coaching and mentoring teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure the program's success.

New Executive Order: A Blatant Attack on Workers’ Rights and a Clear Example of Union-Busting

The new executive order issued by President Donald Trump represents a direct attack on workers' rights across the federal government.

CPAA Overview on CTU Provisions

The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA) represents principals and assistant principals. While we do not negotiate or interfere in other unions' contracts, we must speak up when agreements directly impact our ability to lead schools effectively. 

Submit Policy Resolutions to the Constitutional Convention

All submitted resolutions will undergo a review process by the AFSA Resolutions Committee.