News and Advocacy

Kia Banks Addresses Chicago Board of Education

Good morning, I don’t have to tell you school leaders in Chicago Public Schools are busy people.

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

DOE’s Withholding of $6.9 Billion in FY2025 K-12 Funding Threatens Student Success and Paralyzes School Systems Nationwide

School leaders now face the impossible task of opening schools without knowing whether the federal funds they relied on will arrive—or when.

Systemically Racist Adverse Learning Conditions in In-Person Learning

In-Person Learning Plan Creates Adverse Learning Conditions
Plan Has a Disproportionate Negative Impact on Black and Hispanic Students

There are systemic racist inequities that affect which students can engage in remote learning in our public schools. By now most of us know that. However, what you may not know is that these racial inequities were made worse by Lori Lightfoot’s in-person learning plan.

 “In-Person” in Name Only

Women’s History Month: Lauran Waters-Cherry

“I am struck by the privilege I’ve had being a safe person to talk to about this moment of conflict, anger and politicization for women in this pandemic.”

AFSA Statement on House Passage of American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan Act will jump-start the process of returning our nation’s schools to in-person learning.

A Special Message to All School Leaders

Cardona on the Job at U.S. DOE

Our 20,000 members and more than 80 affiliates can partner with you to achieve our shared goals.

Pass the PRO Act

Research shows that nearly 60 million workers would join a labor union if given the opportunity. So why haven’t they?