News and Advocacy

Advocacy in Action

We are in budget season… and although CPS has not released next year’s budget yet, we are already bracing for what will be missing.

Five Outstanding Students Earn AFSA’s 2026 Diann Woodard Scholarship

Five exceptional students are beginning their college journeys with support from the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), which has awarded them the 2026 Diann Woodard S

Mother’s Day Isn’t Easy for Every Student — Schools Can Do Better

Some students have lost their mother, while others live apart from her due to divorce, incarceration, military deployment, or other complex circumstances.

National Principal Month Policy Briefing

Beyond the Classroom: Leading for Health, Safety, and Tech Balance. This National Principals Month, we celebrate and turn the spotlight on the evolving role of school leaders.

Rep. Horsford Urges Bold Support for Educators

The Power of Advocacy and Staying Engaged

"There is a lot of uncertainty in Washington, and they weren’t planning to release it if they hadn’t heard from folks like you. Your advocacy, your education—it really helped make that happen."

Always Remember Your Why for Organizing and Power

Union leaders must ask the questions, tell your stories, and connect deeply and authentically with your members.

Joy Is an Act of Resistance

But I worry that a little girl like me today—the daughter of immigrants—may not get the same chance I had. And we should all be worried about that.

Statement from CPAA President Kia R. Banks on the Passing of Al Llorens, President of the Illinois Education Association

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association mourns the passing of Al Llorens, President of the Illinois Education Association.