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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.

AFSA Joins Labor Leaders in Dialogue with Congressional Black Caucus

Discussions centered on major issues affecting working families, including economic development, social justice, public health, and education.

Montgomery County Retired School Leaders Launch New ARM Chapter

President Handy emphasized the powerful potential of retirees to influence education policy at both the state and national levels.

Patricia Donner, Advocate and Leader

AFSA Local 146, Montgomery County, MD

Liana Szeto, Champion for Chinese American Students

AFSA Local 3, San Francisco, CA

Join Us for the CPAA Gold Coast Gala on Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thank you for your support of CPAA! We would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming Gold Coast Gala, celebrating Principals Appreciation Month and the progress we’ve made as the only union representing Chicago school leaders. Tickets cost $65 and may be purchased online at:

https://cpaalink.com/CPAAGala2025 

We look forward to seeing on Thursday, October 16!

Brown Inspires: History, Mentorship and Lifting the Next Generation

True power lies in lifting others up and growing the movement. Hold your arms open, and you create an army of leaders who will carry this work forward.