The U.S. Department of Education has formally withdrawn a controversial directive targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools and colleges, following a federal court ruling that found the policy unlawful.
The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), the union representing Chicago’s principals and assistant principals, extends its sincere thanks to Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova as she prepares to embark on the next chapter of her professional journey.
The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, a bill to guarantee public sector employees the right to organize and bargain collectively, was reintroduced in Congress.
In a letter addressed to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the coalition urged the department to distribute the $2.19 billion allocated for Title II.
CPAA Chief of Staff Kia Banks addressed the Chicago Board of Education at their Agenda Review Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
I’m happy to be here today to speak briefly about something that’s central to everything we do—partnership.
You’ve heard me say it before: the work we do, we do in partnership—with the Board, the District, our staff, our families... and most importantly, with each other.
