News and Advocacy

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: CEO and Our Contract

President Troy LaRaviere addressed the Chicago Board of Education on Thursday, August 29th, reaffirming that a school leader contract remains his top priority.

Unions Urge House to Reject H.R. 8314 Over Constitutional Issues

The proposed legislation, which is intended to prevent foreign influence in U.S. elections, has raised concerns within the labor movement.

Biden-Harris Historic Investments in Public Education Deliver Results

Education Department Releases State Fact Sheets Detailing Biden-Harris Administration Investments.

Hirono's Legislation to Improve Distance and Blended Learning

Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act provides funding to address instructional loss for at-risk and marginalized students.

Principals Should Prioritize Self-Care

While it’s natural for principals to give all of their energy, time and attention to their community, we must also give to ourselves.

Educators Urge Congress for Immediate and Flexible Funding for Schools

AFSA wrote a letter to the House of Representatives advocating for swift and concise relief for schools under the HEROES Act.

Racial Bias, And The Administrator/Teacher Compensation Gap

Dear Colleagues:

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, I made the statement below to the Chicago Board of Education and CPS management:

RBG Made the World a Better Place

As we honor her life, let's take a lesson from her words—"fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you."

AFSA Endorses Public Education Candidates Biden-Harris

The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) today endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for president and vice president of the United States.

In a letter to the members, AFSA President Ernest Logan wrote, "Vice President Biden and Sen. Harris are the best advocates for public schools. They believe strongly that a well-funded public education system is vital to our nation."