News and Advocacy

CPAA Thanks Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova on Her Next Chapter

The Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), the union representing Chicago’s principals and assistant principals, extend

CPAA Presents: Tuesday Talks With Board President Harden

CPAA is pleased to be hosting a series of conversations with the Sean Harden, the President of the Chicago Board of Education.

Kindergarten Reading Readiness Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels, But National Literacy Progress Remains Slow

The findings, based on middle-of-the-school-year literacy data, offer a mixed picture for educators and policymakers.

Senate OKs Trumps Labor Secretary Nominee

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., has been sworn in as the latest U.S. secretary of labor. The Senate voted her into the job by a bipartisan 67–32 margin on March 10.

Koni Grimsrud: A Student-Centered, Trauma-Informed Leader

“Somewhere between 4th and 6th grade, I decided to be a teacher. I had good teachers as examples, and I knew they cared about me as a person first.”

CPAA Renaissance Masquerade Ball

The CPAA Renaissance Masquerade Ball
A Night of Mystery, Magic & Meaningful Impact

Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Ivy Room
12 East Ohio Street
Chicago, Illinois

6 PM

Montgomery County School Leaders Rally with Teachers and Community to Fully Fund School Budget

"Fund our schools" was the rallying cry of school leaders, educators and community members.

National PTA Statement on Linda McMahon’s Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education

Our association remains steadfast in our belief that public education and our nation’s educator workforce must be strengthened with the support of adequate funding.

Pioneer Educator, America's First Female Principal: Phebe Sudlow

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we honor the groundbreaking achievements of women like Phebe Sudlow, whose contributions to public education continue to resonate today. Through her pioneering work as the first female principal and superintendent in the United States, Sudlow’s legacy remains a powerful influence on education.