News and Advocacy

CPAA Response to Mayor Johnson’s Rejection of the Budget

In response to yesterday’s announcement by Mayor Johnson rejecting cuts in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) proposed budget, the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA) calls

The Educational Impact of the Summer Olympics

As the summer Olympics kick off, the event presents more than just a chance to cheer for Team USA.

Remembering Principal Dan Marburger

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who heroically lost his life in Iowa while shielding students from an active shooter, was recently honored.

'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.