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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

Lizzy Crispin headed the committee that led Leonardo da Vinci High School to become the first and only Blue Ribbon high school in Buffalo, New York.

Overall, fatalities on the job rose 5.7%. The rise in fatal occupational injuries from 2021 to 2022 is “alarming and unacceptable” to the AFL-CIO.

Click the video below to watch the first installment from our interview with Chicago Mayoral Runoff candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas. The CPAA election survey indicated that some members were concerned about Paul Vallas' connection with the FOP, while others were concerned about Brandon Johnson's connection with CTU. Many were concerned about both. See how the candidates responded to these concerns.  

The CPAA quarterly magazine is now available.

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“Women must speak up. Even though sometimes we are in the minority, we know that our voices often lead others through turbulent times. A great leader knows her strengths and uses them to make positive change. I am a voice for women.”

On February 10, 2023 House Bill 5285 was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The following article was written, prior to the signing of the bill, but offers a clear overview for four of the seven provisions within HB 5285 and how those provisions will improve the Principal Eligibility Process. The article as originally printed follows:

A Short History of HB 5285

It's Official: You Have Bargaining Rights

In February, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB5107 to restore collective bargaining to Chicago school leaders.  Our bill has become law.

“We have to really start looking at education and we have to go deeper. We have to focus on teacher practices to make learning more student-based and get them beyond the surface of learning.”