News and Advocacy

Cleaning House: The End of CPS's Contract with Aramark

As the custodial management contract with Aramark inside Chicago Public Schools (CPS) comes to an end, there’s a palpable mix of anticipation and reservation.The decision to bring management back unde

Make Students Feel Valued

In the wake of the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we are witnessing a surge in stress and anxiety among our students.

Central Office Transformation for Equitable Teaching and Learning

Central offices were set up more than a century ago to handle business and regulatory functions. Today’s schools require a fundamentally new approach.

'Unnecessary Deaths and Economic Disaster'

“The truth is that Donald Trump dismantled the infrastructure handed to him which was meant to plan for and overcome a pandemic, resulting in unnecessary deaths and economic disaster.”

Beware of Social Security Scams

Social Security scammers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments for help with purported identity theft, or to avoid arrest for bogus Social Security number problems.

Where We Stand -- Safety, Leadership, and Compensation

The Status of CPAA Advocacy on Three Major Member Priorities

Our members have expressed many concerns, but the three that surface most often of late are safety, leadership, and compensation.

Distance Learning Resources and Tools

This list is a starting point of distance learning resources and tools for school leaders. AFSA makes no recommendations or judgements on the products unless noted.

Please send us your ideas to share in the community.

JASON Learning is offering free material for the rest of this year.

Smithsonian Learning Lab Collections has a wide variety of content.

JASON Learning Offering Free Resources

JASON is offering any school district facing closures due to the effects of COVID-19 coronavirus free online access to its digital platform and STEM curricula.

JASON and AFSA Provide Basics on Distance Learning

More than 800 participants registered for an online learning opportunity from JASON Learning and the American Federation of School Administrators to better understand the basics of distance learning.