News and Advocacy

CPAA Wins Fairness and Transparency for Principal Candidates

On February 10, 2023 House Bill 5285 was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

Dr. Cynthia Warren: A Voice for Women

“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.”

Better Schools Won’t Fix America

"Like many rich Americans, I used to think educational investment could heal the country’s ills—but I was wrong. Fighting inequality must come first."

Parents: The Biggest Challenge is Getting Kids Out the Door on Time

How do you engage parents in their children's education when they find themseleves stressed every morning?

A survey of more than 2,000 moms and dads about their morning routines show what the morning hustle is really like. The results were surprising:

Feds to End Schooling $$ for Migrant Children

Education Week is reporting that the Trump administration plans to end schooling, recreation and legal aid for migrant children in shelters.

WVA Teachers and Parents Ready to Hit Streets Again

West Virginia teachers and parents may have to hit the streets to defend their kids—again. They already have twice this year.

Bernie Sanders to Walmart: End Starvation Wages

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders took his fight against corporate greed and inequality into the den of the most anti-union retailer in the nation—Walmart.

DeVos and Trump Request 10-12% Cut from the DOE

Secretary Betsy DeVos testified in front of the House and Senate Education Subcommittees about the Trump Administration’s request to cut 10-12% from the Department of Education in fiscal year 2020.