News and Advocacy

School Board Candidates: Answer to School Leaders First

CBoE + CPAA Candidate Convos run October 6 through October 20. Show up. Bring a colleague. Make them answer.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate First

 “Every one of our students lives in a city Latino people helped build. That is everyone’s history.”

$4,500 AFSA Scholarship Available to Children of AFSA Members Entering College in 2027

AFSA encourages graduating high school seniors who are children of AFSA members and plan to begin college in 2027 to apply for this valuable educational opportunity.

Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of a Crisis: What Education Must Fix Before the Future Arrives

I am not anti-college. I am not anti-technology. I am not anti-innovation. I am pro-student. Period. I want them to be truly future ready.

Angelina Santana: Guided by Mentors, Driven by Purpose

Born in San Francisco, California, Angelina Santana recalls a much gentler time for immigrant families. Today, as assistant principal at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California, AFSA Local 150, Angie is devoted to helping her students find the opportunities and resources they need for success, regardless of their families’ status.

At a Time of Educator Shortages, Trump’s Ed Team Sends Wrong Message

For the federal government to claim that educators like school leaders are not professionals is both wrong and disrespectful.

Trump Administration Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

The Trump administration has begun following through on its campaign promise to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Join us for Tuesday Talks!

School Leader Tuesday Talks with Board President Harden

Join us at Twain Elementary for our next Tuesday Talks with CBoE President Sean Harden. These sessions continue to shape the Board’s understanding of principal and assistant principal priorities and your voice is critical to what comes next.

Space is limited, so RSVP now.

Let’s reflect, look ahead, and keep pushing for the contract and conditions we deserve.

Special thanks to Principal Matthew Moline for hosting!

CPAA - Only A Bill

In case you missed it, we also thanked Troy LaRaviere for his service as CPAA president during the evening. Check out this video that was shown to attendees at the gala. It’s a twist on a cartoon that we all know and love.