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.

Request for Meeting with Chicago Board of Education on School Resource Officers

We have an important development regarding the removal of School Resource Officers (SROs) from our schools: CPAA leadership was interviewed by the press to provide context and represent our concerns.
In a letter addressed to the Chicago Board of Education (CBOE), CPAA expressed our desire to engage in a series of conversations with the board members central to the decision to remove SROs from our schools.

Statement on Perry School Shooting

America's children deserve more than empty expressions of sympathy; they deserve an environment free from fear, where learning and growth can flourish.

AFSA Members Heading Blue Ribbon Schools

Dozens of schools across the nation, led by AFSA members, have been awarded Blue Ribbon designation by the U.S. Department of Education.

School Leaders Look Toward 2024

In the coming year, let us be architects of positive change, advocates for student success.

Reinstate a Federal Assault Weapons Ban

We have witnessed in horror as military-style weapons have been deployed against children and educators learning and teaching at school.

Districts Need to Set Clear Policies and Direction on Hate Speech and Discrimination

School boards must have clear policies on how to define and address hate speech.