News and Advocacy

YOUR MOU Questions … Answered

As your CPAA union family, the most concrete way we show appreciation isn’t with balloons … it’s with protections, respect, and voice.

Leading Education Organizations Highlight Importance of Technology and Connectivity for Learning

When supported by reliable, high-capacity broadband, school technology enables educators to leverage digital tools and rich content to differentiate instruction, assess student understanding, and create opportunities for small-group and individualized learning.

Honoring Dr. King -- Staying Focused on Our Children and the Future of Public Education

Dr. King believed deeply in collective action and in the power of organized labor to strengthen democracy.

Pandemic Keeping College-Bound Students Closer to Home

A growing number of college-bound high school seniors and their parents would now prefer a college or university closer to home, according to a new report released today by Brian Communications, a national strategic communications agency.

Leading Reopening Advocate Questions CPS Plan

I just got off the phone with Dr. Emily Oster, a strong advocate for reopening schools. She maintains the country's most cited school reopening database. She is one of several leading experts I've spoken with. I conferred with her specifically because CPS cites her data frequently to justify their reopening plan.

With COVID-19 Worsening, Schools Need Federal Aid Now More Than Ever

It is time Congress and the president support education with the resources needed during this COVID-19 crisis.

School Leaders and the Stay-at-Home Advisory

On November 13, 2020, I sent the following letter to the Chicago Board of Education and the district's CEO. The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor of Education were copied as well.

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AFSA Statement — Election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

First step in building back trust, honesty and respectability in our nation.

Principals and the Pandemic: How School Leaders are Navigating COVID-19

How are school leaders navigating COVID-19?