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.
This discussion will go over the impact of stress and vicarious/secondary trauma in school environments, with a focus on how you can take actionable steps to manage your risk.

Chicago has some of the most dedicated assistant principals in education today.  

We see you APs working to create a healthy learning environment for your students. We notice you encouraging staff members; we find you providing administrative supports; we witness you connecting with parents and caregivers; we know your capacity for empathy toward students, and we feel your ever present community support.  

Here is a Bonus Segment from our Mayoral interviews. This 8-minute clip features Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson responding to CPAA members' concerns about union recognition, administrator pay, Latino school leadership, and public safety.

In the fifth installment of our interviews with Mayoral Candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas, we shared data about the rise in investigations of principals and assistant principals.Watch the video to see how the candidates responded.

“Assistant principals play a crucial role in helping students and teachers achieve success,” said bill co-sponsor U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.).