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.
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.
The White House released its Improving Student Achievement Agenda for 2024, which is focused on proven strategies that will accelerate academic performance for every child in school. There is nothing more important to our future than ensuring children are equipped to compete in the 21st century.
The quality and effectiveness of fire sprinkler systems in schools can vary widely based on such factors as the age of the school building, local building codes and renovations or updates made over time.
We have an important development regarding the removal of School Resource Officers (SROs) from our schools: CPAA leadership was interviewed by the press to provide context and represent our concerns.
In a letter addressed to the Chicago Board of Education (CBOE), CPAA expressed our desire to engage in a series of conversations with the board members central to the decision to remove SROs from our schools.
America's children deserve more than empty expressions of sympathy; they deserve an environment free from fear, where learning and growth can flourish.
