News and Advocacy

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

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central offices were set up over a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.
As principals, vice principals, directors, supervisors and other school leaders, we know the best way to turn this trend around is a heavy-duty investment in our students and educators.

As artificial intelligence (AI) takes center stage in discussions in every community and every industry, AFSA has been doing a great deal of research on how it will impact public education and your jobs.

As a starting point, we asked AI a few questions on the subject. Take a look at the answers we got back.

New resources and protections address mental health challenges and curbing gun violence in our communities.
In order to care for their schools, staff and students in a time of crisis, administrators must first care for themselves.

The Best Time

Last night, CPAA hosted its very first awards ceremony at the legendary Ivy Room. With all the pressing items on our agenda some people asked if this was the best time to have a celebration. The answer is absolutely – and the event proved that fact.

President Biden has met the moment in the face of extraordinary opposition and pulled us back from what could have been an intractable circumstance.