News and Advocacy

Chief of Staff Kia Banks addressed the Board with an open letter containing an emotional plea:

This victory belongs to EVERY SINGLE ONE of YOU.

On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the plaintiffs. Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the opinion, which stated that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.”
For 2024 AFSA picked seven remarkable individuals who have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also a profound dedication to community service and a commendable work ethic.
The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference takes place in Austin, Texas, Jan. 9–12.
In a monumental step toward retirement equity, Congress has passed the Social Security Fairness Act.

We know a lot is happening right now, and it’s hard not to feel a little unsettled. An emergent Board of Education meeting has been called, and with it, we’re anticipating some big news—possibly even a leadership change. While there’s plenty we don’t know yet, here’s what we do know: CPAA is here for you, advocating for your needs and ensuring the voice of school leaders stays front and center.

Chicago Board of Education Meeting

Every worker deserves to leave for work without fear for their safety and return home unharmed at the end of the day.

Principals are the backbone of Chicago’s public schools, the steady force ensuring that students and communities thrive despite the turmoil. But this stability doesn’t happen by chance; it’s something we fight for every day, with every ounce of our energy.