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 & Learning

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

Turning the Page: CPAA Advocates for School Leaders Before the New Board of Education

CPAA Calls for Stronger Principal
and AP Influence on Board Policy

New Study: Teaching Must Offer Better Opportunity

The Teaching and Learning International Survey asks teachers and school leaders about working conditions and learning environments at their schools to help countries face diverse challenges.

Fire Fighter Union Members Win First Step on Permanent 9/11 Fund

First step for compensation fund for first responders that were there on 9/11.

Talking Race and Class at the Same Time

Most progressive policies have the potential of unifying people around class interests, but a convention in talking about these things often seems to purposely lean against pointing that out.

ASASP and PG BOE Reach Deal on Salaries in Record Time

The Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel, AFSA Local 109, and the Prince George’s County Board of Education completed negotiations on reopeners for salary in record time—just three months.

Better Schools Won’t Fix America

"Like many rich Americans, I used to think educational investment could heal the country’s ills—but I was wrong. Fighting inequality must come first."