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

2025 Convention Tentative Agenda

Take time and review the agenda for the upcoming AFSA Convention.

Donate to the Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief Fund

Our AFSA family members in Puerto Rico are hurting.

Compensation: Words And Deeds

Respect is not something the district can say to you. It is something they must show you. They must demonstrate it. 

How many times have you heard a CPS official say, “I truly appreciate all that you do for students,” while making absolutely no effort to demonstrate that respect?

How many times have you heard a CPS official say, “take some time for yourself” while making no effort to the curb the redundant compliance workload that makes it nearly impossible for you to take that time? 

San Diego Unified School District Files Suit Against JUUL

The education community is working to stop vaping.

Deadline Extended: AFSA $2,500 College Scholarships

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Big News: Your Compensation - What we just accomplished

"CPS not only released the damaging hourly rate comparisons on the date of our deadline but also announced they will reconsider administrator pay."

School Leaders,

How Would You Rate Family Engagement at Your School?

Active participation of families is one of the most powerful predictors of children’s development.