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.”

Equal pay for Men and Women

Advocates of equal pay for equal work used Equal Pay Day, earlier this month, to lobby the Senate to make pay equality

VIDEO: Mayor-Elect Lightfoot Signals New Day for Principals and AP's

Greetings School Leaders:
Watch the video below to listen to ten minutes of highlights from CPAA's interview with our Mayor-Elect, Lori Lightfoot. I briefed our next mayor on a few of our major issues and she has committed to working with us to address them. Watch the video to hear her for yourself.

CPAA Convenes First Legal Summit

WHAT IS THE LEGAL SUMMIT?

Over the past seven years, principals have expressed growing concerns and fears regarding being arbitrarily targeted for multiple investigations, being removed from their schools, and the genuine lack of due process that negatively impacts the professional careers and livelihood

Preckwinkle and Lightfoot Weigh-In on Adding School Staff and Changes to SQRP

Greetings School Leaders:

Preckwinkle Will Reinstate Pension Contribution for AP’s Who Become Principals

American High Schools Challenged by Political Incivility, Lack of Civic Education

New national survey of principals finds schools struggling with the opioid epidemic, immigration enforcement and gun violence